These Christmas oat cookies are refined sugar-free and perfectly crunchy! Made with minimum ingredients, they are the perfect Christmas cookie to bake with the little ones.
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Ingredients
- Oat flour: is a healthier alternative to wheat flour. It is packed with fiber, minerals, and B vitamins.
- Powdered milk: Use unsweetened powdered milk for texture and flavor.
- Corn Starch: Used to improve crunchiness.
- Butter: You can use regular salted butter in this recipe. Butter will be melted and added to the dough.
- Turbinado sugar: This is a low-sugar cookie recipe; the turbinado sugar combined with the powdered milk gives the perfect sweetness. Granulated sugar or brown sugar would also work.
- Water: A small amount is used to add moisture to the dough.
- Vanilla Extract: Used for added flavor.
- M&M’s: These are optional and can be used to decorate. Remember to use them with moderation, as they contain artificial food coloring.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Use your hands to mix the oat flour, powdered milk, cornstarch, melted butter, turbinado sugar, and vanilla. The mixture will be crumbly.
- Add the water and mix until the dough is formed and stops sticking to your hands. In the beginning, it will stick, but as you keep mixing, it will incorporate the water and become soft and moldable.
- Place the dough between 2 pieces of parchment paper and open it to 1/8” thickness (3mm) for the perfect crunchiness.
- Transfer to a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
- Bake at 356F (180C) for 12 minutes.
- Decorate with M&M’s or melted chocolate if desired.
Recipe Notes
- If you want the M&Ms to “stick” to the cookie, you need to add them before baking. Note that they may crack a little during baking.
- They will not “stick” to the cookies if you add them after baking.
Serving Suggestions and Substitutions
- You can serve these cookies as a snack paired with fruit and cheese for a healthy meal.
- These are great treat to add to lunchboxes as well, the kids will love!
Storage Instructions
These oat flour Christmas cookies can be stored in a cookie jar or an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 3 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are oat cookies healthy?
Oatmeal cookies have a higher fiber content than regular sugar cookies. They also contain significant minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, and potassium, all of which are needed for overall physical health. Compared to sugar cookies, oatmeal cookies also have fewer calories.
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Christmas Oat Cookies
These Christmas oat cookies are healthy and perfectly crunchy! Made with minimum ingredients, it is the perfect Christmas cookie to bake with the little ones.
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Servings: 12 Cookies
Calories: 70kcal
Equipment
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Baking tray
- 1 Christmas cookie cutters
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup oat flour
- 1/4 cup powdered milk unsweetened
- 1/2 tbsp corn starch
- 2 tbsp butter melted and cooled
- 2 tbsp turbinado sugar or brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp water add a little extra if needed
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Mix the oat flour, powdered milk, corn starch, butter, turbinado sugar and vanilla using your hands. The mixture will be crumbly.
- Add the water and mix until the dough is formed and stops sticking to your hands. In the beginning it will stick, as you keep mixing it will incorporate the water and become soft and moldable.
- Place the dough in between 2 pieces of parchment paper and open it to 1/8” thickness (3mm).
- Transfer to a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
- Bake at 356F (180C) for 12 minutes.
Notes
- Nutrition facts are calculated per serving (1 cookie).
- If you add MMs to decorate, these were not part of the nutrition calculations.
- If you want the M&Ms to “stick” to the cookie, add them before baking.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Christmas Oat Cookies
Amount per Serving
Calories
70
% Daily Value*
Fat
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
8
mg
3
%
Sodium
27
mg
1
%
Potassium
65
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
8
g
3
%
Fiber
0.5
g
2
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
83
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
0.2
mg
0
%
Calcium
29
mg
3
%
Iron
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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