Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1/3 cup Granulated erythritol (or another sugar substitute)
• 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup Unsweetened applesauce (as an egg substitute)
• 1 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons Mini sugar-free chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated erythritol together until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Add the vanilla extract and unsweetened applesauce, and mix until well combined. The applesauce will act as a binding agent in place of the egg.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

6. 6

   If using, fold in the mini sugar-free chocolate chips for an extra festive touch.

7. 7

   Scoop tablespoons of dough and roll into small balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each ball.

8. 8

   Gently flatten each ball with the back of a spoon or your fingers.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden.

10. 10

    Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

11. 11

    Serve and enjoy your egg-free, low-sugar Christmas cookies!