If you’re in charge of baking up a storm with holiday cookies, you’ll need to customize a few recipes for the diabetics on your guest list. Diabetics often forego dessert completely over the holiday season since they need to watch their sugar and carbohydrate intake; since most holiday desserts and cookies are laden with sugar and flour, it’s hard to find something that works with their diet. Still, there are a few holiday cookie recipes that make use of Splenda and artificial sweeteners, lowering the sugar content and offering a much more diabetic-friendly option. If you’re diabetic, or are baking for someone who has diabetes, here are just seven great holiday cookie choices that will help everyone celebrate!
Diabetic Peanut Butter Cookies
Peanut Butter cookies are a favorite of many a sweet tooth year round, but holiday season usually means stocking up on a few of these treats. This diabetic recipe makes use of Splenda and pure honey as a sweetener, and contains just 2.5 grams of sugar per serving. Use a chunky style peanut butter if you prefer a nuttier version!
Chewy Molasses Cookies for Diabetics
When you need a spicy and wholesome cookie for the holiday tray, these chewy molasses cookies offer just enough sugar and spice to make them an annual favorite. They’re made with Splenda brown sugar, dark molasses, and regular Splenda for a moist and flavorful cookie that will disappear fast.
Thumbprint Cookies for Diabetics
Thumbprint cookies are a holiday classic, a simple sugar cookie filled with raspberry or strawberry preserves. The diabetic version makes use of Splenda in the mix and sugar-free jelly for a gourmet treat. Enjoy yours with tea or coffee any time of day!
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies for Diabetics
Homemade oatmeal raisin cookies can brighten up any chilly afternoon, and this recipe makes use of Splenda in both regular and brown sugar versions for the perfect mix. You can add a few sugar-free chocolate chips to the mix for an even more decadent treat!
Raspberry Linzer Cookies for Diabetics
Linzer cookies are a European tradition that continue to fill up many holiday cookie trays each year. This recipe makes use of fresh raspberries and dried figs for the filling, and Splenda in the dough cuts out almost all the sugar.
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cookies for Diabetics
If you’re looking for a very indulgent cookie, enjoy this version of the classic peanut butter and chocolate blend using Splenda and unsweetened chocolate. Creamy peanut butter works best for this one, but you can mix in some walnuts or pecans if you choose.
Easy No Bake Chocolate Cookies for Diabetics
When you’re in a hurry and need to prepare a large batch of cookies, these no bake cookies made with sugar-free Nestle Quik are your best choice. They’re made with quick cooking oatmeal, flaked coconut, and a chocolate milk mix, and are blended in a food processor to make a smooth batter. Just refrigerate to set them, and enjoy within an hour!
From festive raspberry linzer cookies to simple oatmeal raisin treats, there are plenty of choices for diabetics over the holidays. Stock up on a few of these delicious treats as you get going with holiday baking, and enjoy the season with peace of mind.
