Keep those Christmas traditions going strong with these easy Keto Christmas Cookies. You might want to make two batches because they will disappear fast!
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Kid-Approved Keto Christmas Cookies
No matter if you’re into pastel pinks and baby blues or vibrant reds and greens, this keto Christmas cookie recipe is sure to bring joy and deliciousness to your family gatherings! Plus, it’s a hit with all ages.
Growing up, frosting holiday cookies was such a fun tradition in my house. My mom used to bake these incredible cookies, loaded with sugar and gluten though, and then it was our turn to take over. We’d gather around the kitchen table with bowls of powdered sugar, milk, and a rainbow of food coloring, ready to let our creativity run wild.
But here’s the thing, removing to gluten and sugar doesn’t mean we have to say goodbye to this cherished tradition. These keto-friendly Christmas cookies are a testament to that, proving you can maintain the joy and bonding of holiday baking, minus the traditional ingredients. They’ve received the seal of approval from the toughest critics: kids.
My kids like to mix the colors, make patterns and just have fun. I’m more of a single-color-per-cookie kind of gal.
How Do You Store Low-Carb Christmas Cookies
Once completely dry, you can add these keto Christmas cookies to an airtight container and store them in the fridge. I usually let them sit out on the counter for at least an hour once I’m done frosting them just to make sure the frosting is completely set.
How Long Do Keto Christmas Cookies Last?
These cookies should easily last 3-4 days if properly stored. I’ve stored them for much longer than that, but it is always best to be safe. Freezing them will allow them to last longer as well.
What If My Frosting Is The Wrong Consistency?
It is really easy to get the consistency correct if you work slowly. Start with the desired amount of powdered sweetener. Then slowly add the almond milk. Stir well before adding more.
If it is too thick, simply add more almond milk. If it is too liquidy, add more powdered sweetener.
The longer it sits, the harder and thicker it will become, so make sure you plan to frost the cookies within a reasonable timeframe.
Kitchen Essentials for Keto Sugar Cookies
Nothing special is needed for these delicious cookies. Aside from a quality baking sheet, mixing bowls, and hand beater – you should be good to go!
I’m guessing you probably already have all those, right? If you’re frosting them and making your own powdered erythritol (see video below), then you’ll need at least a magic bullet or a small food processor!
Keto Christmas Cookie Sweeteners
I opted for Besti sweetener along with liquid stevia! This dynamic duo perfectly complements each other, ensuring a balanced sweetness without that pesky aftertaste often left by sweeteners.
AND a little tip – you can skip purchasing powdered sweeteners if you don’t have any. If you’ve got regular sweetener, simply toss it into a food processor, give it a whirl, and voilà – you’ve got yourself homemade powdered sweetener.
How To Make Keto Christmas Cookies
Let’s make some cookies, shall we? The first thing you want to do is get your oven preheated to 350 degrees.
In a small bowl, mix together butter, eggs, liquid stevia, vanilla extract and almond extract. Mix it all together nicely with hand beaters.
In a large bowl, mix together dry ingredients.
Add egg mixture to dry ingredients and continue blending with a hand blender.
You’ll want to cool the dough before baking it. So wrap it up tightly and store in the fridge for about an hour.
Roll into small (1 inch) balls and line them on a baking sheet.
(optional) Press cookies down a bit so they are flatter. You don’t need to do this if you want fluffier cookies!
Bake for 14 minutes if you flattened them OR bake for 15-18 minutes if you didn’t.
How To Make Keto Christmas Cookie Icing
If you desire to frost your cookies, let’s go through how to make the icing. For each color you want, add 4-5 tablespoons of powdered monk fruit (or your low carb sweetener of choice) with 2-3 teaspoons of almond milk. Add the almond milk slowly as you stir. It can get too liquidy quickly!
Then add your safe food coloring of your choice to make the colors you desire. OR keep them white.
I made five batches with four colors (plus white) and it was the perfect amount for this recipe.
You can add more coloring to get more primary colors as well
Time to frost!
Keto Christmas Cookies Top Tip
Make sure to choose the best, safest food coloring for your keto Christmas cookies OR just keep them white!
Enjoy!
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Kid Approved Keto Christmas Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons grass-fed butter soft
- 2 eggs
- 8 drops liquid stevia
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups almond flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup low carb granular sweetener
- pinch of Pink Himalayan sea salt
- optional for frosting – see instructions powdered low carb sweetener
- optional for frosting – see instructions almond milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small bowl, mix together butter, eggs, liquid stevia, vanilla extract and almond extract. Using hand beaters, mix well
- In a large bowl, mix together dry ingredients.
- Add egg mixture to dry ingredients and continue blending with a hand blender.
- Cover dough tightly and cool in the refrigerator for 60 minutes.
- Roll into small (1 inch) balls and line baking sheet.
- (optional) Press cookies down a bit so they are flatter. You don’t need to do this if you want fluffier cookies!
- Bake for 14 minutes if you flattened them. OR bake for 15-18 minutes if you didn’t.
Frosting
- If you desire to frost them, the frosting is 2-3 teaspoons of almond milk for each 4-5 tablespoons of powdered monk fruit. Then add your safe food coloring of your choice to make the colors you desire. This isn’t an exact science, so add more or less powdered monk fruit to get the desired consistency. I made 5 batches with 4 colors (and white) and it was the perfect amount for this recipe.
- Frost!
Nutrition
Trina Krug is a Holistic Nutritionist, Integrative Health Coach and host of the Carbless Conversations Podcast. With a Master’s Degree in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, her single mission in life is to facilitate self-healing in herself and those around her through awareness, lifestyle shifts and low-carb eating. As a current Doctor of Science student, she continues her studies in functional nutrition.
Yumm. Anything i careen sub in for stevia. I joust night swerve. Could i use that?
You could definitely give it try! I like to mix stevia with erythritol because the end result is a nice flavor. But we each have our own favorites. I would google any substitution ratios and give it a shot!
The kids (4 & 6) enjoyed these, even before frosting them 🙂
Will make again following the recipie more closely.
Used powdered monks fruit sweetener instead of stevia and forgot the salt and did not have almond extract.
They melt in your mouth. So good!
Could you freeze the cookies?
You sure can! I use a vacuum sealer which helps keep them fresh and not freezer burned.
Just made these for Christmas! Wow they are the best no sugar cookie I’ve ever made. The only change I made was I made a buttercream frosting. (Just added butter to your ingredients and whipped it up.) wow thank you for the share!
I’ll have to try it! I’m so glad you liked them!
What is the nutritional info please?
I was having a nutrition plug-in issue on the back end. Nutrition info is back! You should be able to see it now!
Where is the nutrition information?
I was having a nutrition plug-in issue on the back end. Nutrition info is back! You should be able to see it now!
There is a big picture where the nutritional information should be. Can you tell me the carbs/calories/serving sizes?
My nutrition plugin was updated last week. Try to refresh and see if that helps! If not, the serving size if 1 cookie, 125 calories, 1.2 net carbs, 11.8g fat!
Would these turn out bad if I rolled out the dough and used cookie cutters?
I haven’t tried to roll the dough!The taste would be the same, but the question would be whether or not the dough would roll. I’ll give it a try in the next few weeks when I make another batch!
Could these be used with Cookie cutters instead of as drop cookies?
You probably could. The dough is a little softer though. I think you’d be better off using this recipe for cookie cutters instead. Similar recipe: https://trinakrug.com/keto-sugar-cookies-gluten-free/
These look great! I wonder if I could use this recipe and make bar cookies. I would like to make 2 sheets, baking them first, layer with a Keto friendly jam, then cut into jbars. My question, how do I time something like this in the oven?
These particular cookies probably would not work as bars. Too light and crispy.
Where’s the measurement information?
The recipe card is at the bottom of the post!
Hi 🙂 Do you think this would go well with a bit of cinnamon powder?
Give it a try!