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5 from 6 votes

Paleo Gingerbread Men

While I generally avoid anything sweet, it's good to have a recipe for a more natural version of a sweet treat up your sleeve – and it doesn't get much better than ginger biscuits. Adapted from a gluten-free recipe, I've replaced rice flour with a mixture of arrowroot and ground almonds to make these wonderfully moreish cookies. I've also cut out the sugar and replaced it with unrefined molasses. The butter is optional – if you don’t do dairy, you can replace it with coconut oil.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Paleo
Keyword: Ginger Biscuits, Gluten-Free Gingerbread, paleo cookies, Paleo Gingerbread Men
Servings: 10 Gingerbread Men
Calories: 90kcal
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Gingerbread man cookie cutter (or any preferred shape)
  • Baking Tray
  • Baking parchment

Ingredients

  • 50 g butter or coconut oil
  • 55 g arrowroot
  • 55 g ground almonds
  • 2 tbsp molasses
  • 1 tbsp raw honey
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp mixed spice
  • 1 tsp ground ginger

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180C / 350F / gas mark 4.
  • Melt Ingredients: In a saucepan, melt the butter (50g) (or coconut oil) with the molasses (2 tbsp) and honey (1 tbsp) over a low heat. Stir until fully combined and smooth.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the arrowroot (55g), ground almonds (55g), baking soda (½ tsp), mixed spice (½ tsp), and ground ginger (1 tsp). Mix well to ensure even distribution of the spices.
  • Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the melted mixture from the saucepan to the dry ingredients, stirring continuously until a dough forms.
  • Shape the Biscuits: Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface (using arrowroot or almond flour) to a thickness of about 0.5cm. Use a gingerbread man cookie cutter (or any preferred shape) to cut out the biscuits.Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place the gingerbread men side by side.
  • Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the biscuits turn golden brown.
  • Decorate (Optional): You can use nuts or seeds to decorate your gingerbread men before baking or after they have cooled.
  • Cool and Serve: Allow the gingerbread men to cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

  • If using coconut oil instead of butter, the texture might slightly differ but will still be delicious.
  • The gingerbread men can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste preference.