Comments on: Best Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe (Keto, Gluten Free)

By: Faith Gorsky

Faith Gorsky — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 13:24:50 +0000

In reply to Alex.

Alex, Beef gelatin acts as a binder in keto baking, and also adds chewiness. If you’re interested, we wrote more about gelatin in keto baking in this post: https://theketoqueens.com/crispy-low-carb-indian-flatbread-recipe/

We haven’t tried this recipe using something other than the beef gelatin. I think an egg would add too much liquid and you may need to add more dry ingredients. Flaxseed meal (or a “flax egg”) might work as a binder, but the cookies might not have the same chewy factor that they’d have if using beef gelatin.

Another option that could potentially work is xanthan gum, which unfortunately we try to steer clear of because it causes some people (us included) GI distress.

I hope this helps! I know it’s not a black and white answer; keto baking is truly a science project, lol. Please feel free to let me know if you have more questions!

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 02:34:13 +0000

I didn’t see an explanation for the beef gelatin – I assume it’s for binding? Could another egg or flax meal serve the same purpose? Or could you recommend a substitution? I don’t usually keep this ingredient on hand but I have everything else. Thanks!

By: Faith Gorsky

Faith Gorsky — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 13:50:40 +0000

In reply to Jenn, from Keen for Keto. Jenn, We hope you enjoy them! :)

By: Jenn, from Keen for Keto

Jenn, from Keen for Keto — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 03:13:23 +0000

I’m definitely trying these out tomorrow!! Yum! Love, love love pumpkin spice!