Keto Christmas cookies deliver and then some holiday cheer, minus the sugar high. Using keto-friendly flours like almond or coconut flour and sweeteners like monk fruit or erythritol, these cookies give you all those seasonal flavors while keeping carbs in check.
The variety is infinite, you can create spiced gingerbread cookies, buttery shortbread stars or sugar-free frosted cutouts shaped like stars. Icing can be rolled with powdered erythritol or monk fruit and a bit of cream or unsweetened almond milk, making a shiny, colored finish without sugar. Toss in warm spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger for that comforting holiday taste.
Keto Christmas cookies are not just yummy, they’re really fun to bake with the family. And children and adults can have a good time decorating them with sugar-free sprinkles, frosting or melted chocolate. They’re great for handing out for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or eating in front your mug of a keto hot cocoa.
These are the cookies you can eat a couple (ok three) of and still not blow your low-carb diet. Delicious, seasonal, and perfectly powdered with icing and sprinkles, these keto Christmas cookies are living (low-carb) proof that holiday baking doesn’t have to mean excessive sugar-laden carbs.
Keto Christmas Cookies
Keto Christmas Cookies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Beat butter and sweetener until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and extracts; cream well.
- In a separate bowl, mix almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and sea salt together. Add to the wet mixture.
- Wrap the dough and chill for 30 minutes or until the dough rolls easily.
- Roll the dough to ¼-inch thick and cut out shapes with cookie cutters.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are barely golden.
- Allow cookies to cool, then top with sugar-free icing.
Notes
Flavour Profile of Keto Christmas Cookies
- Sweetness (Balanced & Subtle)– These have keto-baking friendly sweetener like erythritol or monk fruit or stevia and sweetness is subtle but not too light. They’re a tiny bit lighter than your traditional sugar cookie, not too sweet and the flavor doesn’t sit real heavy on your tongue.
- Nutty Note– Almond flour (though sometimes coconut flour) provides a rich, nutty base flavor so the cookies feel decadent and full. It gives the beer a slightly toasty background taste that works with its holiday mood.
- Buttery Goodness– the butter/ghee in the dough provides a rich, melt-in-the-mouth texture and smooth, creamy taste! It’s this complexity that makes the cookies taste like a guilty pleasure — even though they have no sugar or wheat flour.
Keto Christmas Cookies Nutrition and Calories
| Nutrient | Amount per Cookie |
| Calories | 90–100 kcal |
| Total Fat | 8–9 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3–4 g |
| Protein | 2–3 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3–4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1–2 g |
| Net Carbs | 1–2 g |
| Sugar | <1 g |
| Sugar Alcohols | 2–3 g |
| Cholesterol | 15–20 mg |
| Sodium | 40–60 mg |
FAQs
Q1. Is this Keto Almond Flour Cookies Recipe low carb?
A1. Yes! The majority of keto Christmas cookies have 1-2 net carbs per cookie, keeping with both almond flour or coconut flour and sugar-free sweeteners like erythritol or monk fruit.
Q2. What is the best flour to use for Keto Christmas Cookies?
A2. The most popular kind is almond flour, which offers up a buttery, nutty taste. You can, in fact, use coconut flour, but it’s more absorbent than almond flour, and you’re likely to need more eggs and also a greater volume of liquid.
Q3. Which sweeteners can I use?
A3. Common options are erythritol, monk fruit, stevia, or allulose. Powdered forms are ideal for smooth cookie dough and frostings.
Q4. Can I decorate them the way I do with regular Christmas cookies?
A4. Yes! Top with sugar-free frosting, melted keto chocolate, crushed nuts, or unsweetened shredded coconut. You can even stir in some natural food coloring for a festive appearance.
Hi, I’m Candice Knauer!
I’m passionate about creating delicious, healthy meals that make the keto lifestyle simple and enjoyable. What started as my personal journey into low-carb cooking has grown into a collection of recipes that I love sharing with others who want to feel their best while still enjoying great food.