Low Carb Orange Spice Cookies Food

LOW CARB ORANGE SPICE COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Combine the pork rinds, Splenda, Sugar Twin, baking powder, soda, cinnamon ginger and nutmeg with a whisk until blended.
• In a separate bowl, beat the fresh ginger, orange zest, vanilla, sour cream and eggs together.
• Stir into the pork rind mixture until well blended.
• Drop rounded tablespoons onto parchment lined baking sheets, 2-inches apart.
• Flatten with the bottom of an oiled glass.
• Bake for 12 minutes.
• Transfer the cookies to cooling racks to cool.

ORANGE SPICE COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, the powdered sugar, butter, shortening, and eggs.
• Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
• Add the flour, orange peel, cream of tartar, baking soda, cardamom, ginger, and salt.
• Beat at low speed until a soft dough forms.
• Cover with plastic wrap.
• Chill 1-2 hours or until firm.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees while dough is chilling.
• Shape dough into 1 inch balls.
• Roll balls in granulated sugar.
• Place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookies sheets.
• (Optional) Flatten balls with bottom of drinking glass, wiping glass with damp cloth to prevent sticking.
• Bake for 12-13 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Let cool for 1 minute before removing from cookies sheets.
• Cool completely before storing.