These Healthy Indian Christmas Cookies are inspired by traditional holiday flavors but made with wholesome Indian ingredients like atta flour, jaggery, warm spices, and ghee. They are eggless, low-calorie, lightly sweet, and perfect for festive baking during Christmas.
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Unlike regular Christmas cookies, this healthy Indian version is made with no maida, no refined sugar, and no eggs — aligning with the growing trend in India for cleaner, lighter holiday treats. This recipe follows health recommendations from the NHS, WHO, and Heart & Stroke Foundation to reduce refined flour and sugar intake.
➡️ Calories per cookie: 55–70 kcal
➡️ Sugar: Low-sugar, jaggery or erythritol
➡️ Protein: 2–3g per cookie
➡️ Perfect for: Christmas gifting, chai snacks, kid-friendly holidays
Ingredients (Eggless, Healthy & Atta-Based)
| Ingredient | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Whole wheat atta | 1 cup | 455 kcal |
| Jaggery powder (or erythritol for sugar-free) | ¼ cup | 95 kcal |
| Ghee (or coconut oil) | 3 tbsp | 315 kcal |
| Milk (low-fat) | 3–4 tbsp | 25 kcal |
| Cinnamon + cardamom | 1 tsp | 6 kcal |
| Baking powder | ½ tsp | 0 kcal |
| Salt & vanilla | Pinch | 0 kcal |
How to Make Healthy Indian Christmas Cookies
- In a bowl, mix atta, cinnamon, cardamom, salt, and baking powder.
- Add melted ghee and mix until the texture becomes crumbly.
- Stir in jaggery powder (or erythritol for sugar-free).
- Add 3–4 tbsp milk gradually until a soft dough forms.
- Shape into small balls or press into cookie shapes.
- Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 10–12 minutes.
- Cool completely before storing.
Tip: For crispier cookies, bake 2 extra minutes. For softer cookies: Add 1 more tablespoon of milk.
Indian Christmas Cookie Variations
- Chai Spice Version: Add ginger + clove + nutmeg
- Cocoa Version: Add 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- Coconut Version: Add 2 tbsp desiccated coconut
- Protein Version: Replace ¼ cup atta with whey protein
Regular Indian Cookies vs Healthy Christmas Version
| Cookie Type | Calories | Sugar | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional atta cookies | 120–150 kcal | High sugar | Made with refined sugar & more ghee |
| Healthy Christmas Atta Cookies | 55–70 kcal | Low-sugar / sugar-free | Made with jaggery or erythritol |
Explore more holiday recipes:
➡️ Occasions Recipes
➡️ Low-cal Appetizers
➡️ Healthy Drinks
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