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 flavours 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.
- I wrapped up the dough and stuck it in the fridge for like 30 minutes—basically just until it chilled enough to roll without being annoying.
- Then I rolled it out to about a quarter inch thick and started cutting out shapes with whatever cookie cutters I could find.
- 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 sweeteners like erythritol or monk fruit, or stevia, and the 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 really 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 |
Keto Christmas Cookies Holiday Baking Tips
- Prepare in Advance: It is best to first prepare keto-safe ingredients such as almond flour, erythritol, and coconut oil before baking.
- Festive Flavours: Cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla extract are welcome additions to the keto Christmas cookies, bringing a comforting feeling of the holidays.
- Decorate Well: Use either sugar-free or dark chocolate that is melted and poured over the cake as a decoration.
- Perfect Texture: To get the best chewy consistency in your dough, you have to chill it and then bake it.
- Gift Ready: Place cookies in airtight jars or festive boxes to gift keto-friendly cookies during the holiday.
Keto sugar cookie recipe
- So I tried making these keto sugar cookies the other day, and honestly, they turned out way better than I expected.
- I used almond flour because it gives that soft, slightly chewy texture without feeling too “keto.”
- I sweetened them with allulose, and it tasted just like regular sugar cookies.
- The dough was super easy to roll out—didn’t crumble like some keto recipes do.
- I cut them into little stars and trees, which made them feel extra festive.
- Baked them until the edges barely browned, and they were perfect—soft, buttery, and totally guilt-free.
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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.
Q5. How many keto cookies can I eat in a day?
A5. Honestly, I usually stick to a couple so I don’t wreck my carbs for the day.
Q6. Is it okay to eat keto desserts every day?
A6. Yeah, totally fine if they fit your carbs—just don’t let them replace real food.
Q7. Do Christmas cookies have to be refrigerated?
A7. Most of the time, nope. Unless they’ve got something creamy in them, they’re fine on the counter.
Q8. How long do Christmas cookies stay fresh after baking?
A8. Mine usually stay good for about a week if I keep them in a container, sometimes longer if I freeze them.
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.