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    10 Healthy Christmas Cookies That Actually Taste Like the Real Thing

    Modified: Nov 29, 2025 · by Shelby Stover · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    It just isn't Christmas without a plate piled high with sweet, festive cookies! But often, the traditional versions leave us feeling sluggish instead of cheerful. These amazing cookie recipes use better-for-you ingredients while delivering the rich taste and texture of your favorite classics. Share the joy this year with cookies that are truly special!

    Coconut Thumbprint Cookies

    Almond and coconut thumbprint cookies with chocolate topping on a cooling rack.
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    With a soft, light, texture and topped with a healthy, 5-minute chocolate frosting to make the perfect dessert. With a base of almond and coconut flour, the cookies are sweet and delicate but also deliciously indulgent. To learn more: Coconut Thumbprint Cookies

    Snickerdoodle Cookies

    Three snickerdoodle protein cookies stacked with the top one having a bite out of it and more cookies behind it.
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    Your favorite buttery cinnamon sugar flavor in high protein form. These Snickerdoodle protein cookies let you have all the indulgence without sacrificing your goals. To learn more: Snickerdoodle Protein Cookies

    Frosted Cashew Butter Cookies

    Cashew butter cookies topped with chocolate frosting in rows on a yellow linen
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    Indulgent, simple, and totally irresistible! These cashew butter cookies come out soft before their firm enough to be frosted with chocolate. Naturally gluten-free but totally sweet these cashew butter cookies are a staple recipe to have on hand. To learn more: Cashew Cookies

    Vegan Gingerbread Cookies

    High protein gingerbread cookies with frosting and a cookie cutter in the middle.
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    With a soft texture and comforting warm spices, these gingerbread protein cookies are the perfect holiday treat. Made with vegan protein powder, almond flour, and a tasty cinnamon blend, these cookies pack in 7 grams of protein each! To learn more: Gingerbread Cookies

    Gluten-Free Chocolate Cookies

    Gluten-free chocolate cookies topped with candy canes and drizzled chocolate sauce on a baking tray.
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    Soft, chewy, and with the perfect amount of sweetness. These chocolate almond flour cookies can be made for any occasion. Sweetened with honey and drizzled with melted chocolate for a crunchy topping but a comforting inside. To learn more: Chocolate Almond Flour Cookies

    Peanut Butter and Jam Thumbprint Cookies

    Cooling rack with flourless peanut butter thumbprint cookies topped with jam with a jar of jam and a spoon behind them
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    Deliciously soft these peanut butter thumbprint cookies make the perfect dessert! Using only five ingredients the flourless peanut butter cookies are topped with jam taking the iconic sandwich and making it into something new. To learn more: Flourless Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies

    Coconut Flour Sugar Cookies

    Heart shaped coconut flour cookies with icing.
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    Simple, soft, and fun to make. These coconut flour sugar cookies are a tasty treat for any occasion! A soft coconut flour cookie recipe that's based around real-food ingredients means they're perfect for kids!. To learn more: Coconut Flour Sugar Cookies

    Gluten-Free Almond Flour Sugar Cookies

    Almond flour sugar cookies in Christmas tree shape dusted with cane sugar around a cut of coffee.
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    Gluten-free almond flour sugar cookies are light, crisp, and just sweet enough, perfect for Christmas gatherings or everyday treats. Keep them classic with a sprinkle of sugar, or dress them up with icing for a festive twist. To learn more: Almond Flour Sugar Cookies

    Chocolate Chip Moringa Cookies

    Three green chocolate chip cookies in a line with a green powder behind it.
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    Soft on the inside and with gooey chocolate chip flavor, these grain-free, moringa cookies are the easiest way to boost energy. Made with wholesome ingredients and naturally dairy-free and gluten-free, these cookies can make for a tasty snack or simple treat any time of day. To learn more: Chocolate Chip Moringa Cookies

    Double Chocolate Coconut Cookies

    Featured image with text: chocolate coconut drop cookies in line on a wooden cutting board with a glass of milk beside it
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    Indulgent, double chocolate flavored, and classified as a healthy dessert. These coconut drop cookies are dairy-free, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly.

    Get the recipe: Double Chocolate Coconut Drop Cookies

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