12 Low-Carb, Keto Christmas Cookies

You’re doing great on your keto diet and hitting all the macros perfectly. But, the holiday season is approaching and there’s going to be a lot of temptation. Just because you’re on keto doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy one of the best parts of the tradition – Christmas cookies.

Here are a dozen recipes for low-carb keto Christmas cookies you can make and bring to your family gathering.

1. Keto Chocolate Cookies

It’s as traditional and straightforward as it gets. And this recipe only requires five ingredients. All you need are:

• 1¼ cups of almond butter or another seed butter of your preference
• ¼ teaspoon of salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup of powdered erythritol
• 2/3 cup of cacao powder (unsweetened)

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 320F
2. Mix all the ingredients in a food processor
3. Use your hands to create 12 balls and place them on parchment paper on a baking sheet
4. Bake for 12 minutes in the oven

2. Chewy Keto Coconut Flour Cookies

Coconut flour is one of the best ingredients for keto baking.

Ingredients:

• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons of Stevia
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• ¼ cup of coconut oil
• 3 tablespoons of coconut flour

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 350F
2. In a large bowl, combine the egg, coconut oil, and vanilla extract
3. Add the Stevia and mix
4. Make 6 balls and place them on parchment paper and then gently flatten them
5. Bake for 10 minutes, remove and leave to cool

3. Keto Mocha Chip Cookies

These cookies are really delicious and super easy to make.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of almond flour
• ¼ cup of butter
• ¼ teaspoon of baking soda
• 3 tablespoons of coconut flour
• 1 packet of instant coffee
• ¼ teaspoon of salt
• 1/3 cup of stevia
• ¼ teaspoon of xanthan gum
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup of almond butter
• 1 tablespoon of espresso
• ½ cup of unsweetened chocolate chips

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 350F
2. Put the almond butter, baking soda, salt, xanthan gum, and coconut four in a bowl and mix
3. In another bowl, add the butter and stevia and mix in a mixer
4. Add the egg, espresso, and almond butter and mix for 30 seconds
5. Add the chocolate chips and then make into little balls
6. Bake for 15 minutes and then let cool

4. Keto Shortbread Cookies

These little cookies are a great option for appeasing your sweet tooth over the holidays.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of almond flour
• ¼ teaspoon of salt
• ½ teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup of pecans
• ½ teaspoon of maple extract
• ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
• ¼ tablespoon of keto-friendly sweetener
• 3 tablespoons of butter or coconut oil

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 350F
2. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt into one small bowl
3. The butter and sweetener in another bowl. Use a mixer or food processor. Add the vanilla and maple extracts and egg
4. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt into the mixer bowl
5. Wrap the dough into a plastic wrap and then roll into a log
6. Cut the dough into small circles and put on a baking sheet
7. Bake for 12-14 minutes

5. Cream Cheese Cookies

Cream cheese is used in all kinds of desserts. The good news is, it’s also very good for the keto-friendly ones.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter
• 3/4 cup sweetener of choice
• 4 ounces cream cheese – softened
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups almond flour
• 1/2 cup coconut flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation:

1. Mix the butter and sweetener until fluffy
2. Put in the cream cheese
3. Add the eggs
4. Stir in the flours and add the vanilla extract
5. Chill the dough for several hours
6. Create your preferred shape of cookies
7. Bake at 350F for about 10 minutes

6. Keto Gingersnap Cookies

If you love the zest of ginger and the unique flavor of nutmeg, you’ll enjoy these holiday cookies.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups almond flour
• 1 cup stevia
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup of coconut oil
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 350F
2. Mix the dry ingredients in one bowl
3. In another, in goes the coconut oil and butter and use a mixer
4. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and continue mixing
5. Combine the wet and dry ingredients and continue mixing
6. Create little balls of dough and place them on parchment paper on a baking sheet
7. Bake between 15-18 minutes

7. Peppermint Mocha Keto Cake Pops

Peppermint is one of those flavors you either love or hate. But, there’s no doubt it’s the flavor of Christmas treats.

Ingredients:

• 1¼ cups of almond flour
• 2 tablespoons of coconut flour
• ½ cup cacao powder
• 2 teaspoons of espresso powder
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• ½ teaspoon of baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon of sea salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup of sweetener of choice
• 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract
• ¼ cup of sour cream
• ½ cup of melted butter
• 1 cup of unsweetened milk
• 1 cup of sugar-free chocolate chips
• 2 teaspoons of coconut oil

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F
2. Combine the dry ingredients in one bowl
3. Mix the eggs with a mixer
4. Add the sweetener, peppermint extract, milk, sour cream, and melted butter
5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients
6. Create cake poops using a small scoop and place them on the baking sheet
7. Put them in the freezer for 20-30 minutes
8. Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil separately
9. Dip the pops in chocolate and put back on the tray
10. Put them back in the fridge to cool a bit more

8. Italian Keto Christmas Cookies

Staying on track with your keto diet can also mean enjoying some wonderful Italian desserts.

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups of almond flour
• ¼ cup coconut flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon of salt
• ½ cup butter
• ½ of sweetener
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon of anise extract

For the glaze:

• ¼ cup of powdered sweetener
• 2 tablespoon of coconut milk
• ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 350F
2. Put the almond flour, coconut flour, salt, and baking powder in one bowl
3. Beat the butter with the sweetener in a mixer
4. Add in the egg and anise extract
5. Roll the dough into balls and press them down gently
6. Bake for 12 minutes
7. Mix the ingredients for the glaze in a separate bowl and dip the cookies in it

9. Lemon Cashew Cookies

Cashews are one of the most delicious things you can add to any meal, savory or sweet. And they are a fantastic treat for those who are on the keto diet.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of cashew butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 lemon zest
• 1 Lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 6 – 10 drops of liquid stevia
• ¼ teaspoon of baking soda

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 350F
2. Prepare the lemon juice and lemon zest
3. Put all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix with a spoon until they are blended
4. Create 12 small cookies from the thick dough
5. Bake for 10-15 minutes

10. Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies

These cookies have all the festivity you’d want out of a dessert. They are very low-carb so you can relax and eat a few more than you initially intended.

Ingredients:

• 2¼ cups of almond flour
• 3 tablespoons of coconut flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• ½ teaspoons of xanthan gum
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• ½ cup of butter
• ½ cup of sweetener
• 1 egg, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon of dark cocoa powder

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 325F
2. Put the flours, baking powder, xanthan gum, and salt in one bowl
3. Use the mixer to beat the butter and sweetener until combined. Add the egg, vanilla, and then the almond flour
4. Divide the dough in half and add the cocoa powder to one half
5. Put the plain dough between two sheets of waxed paper and do the same for the chocolate dough. Then flip one onto another. Then press gently and remove the paper
6. When you’re finished rolling up the dough, place it in the freezer for 30 minutes
7. Cut the cookie dough and place the cookies on the baking sheet and bake from 15 to 20 minutes

11. No-Bake Chocolate Nut Candies

One of the more convenient sides of keto desserts is that a lot of them don’t actually need any baking. It’s all about mixing the right ingredients together.

Ingredients:

• 18 chocolate covered almonds
• ½ cup of almond butter
• ¼ cup of almond or coconut flour
• ¼ cup of unsweetened chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon of coconut oil

Preparation:

1. Put the almonds in a separate bowl
2. In another bowl, add the almond butter and flour and mix
3. Make 18 little balls and put them on parchment paper
4. Put them in the freezer
5. Put the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small pot and put on medium heat
6. Take the balls from the freezer and, using a toothpick, dip them in chocolate and return to the parchment paper
7. Stick an almond on top of each ball
8. Freeze for another 10 minutes

12. Keto Oatmeal Cookies

There isn’t actually any oatmeal in these cookies. The ingredients are so chosen to mimic the flavor. If you’re craving that special taste, you can enjoy them for Christmas without going over your carb intake.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of flaked coconut
• ¾ cup of sliced almonds
• 1 cup of almond flour
• 1 tablespoon of coconut flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• ½ cup of butter
• ½ of sweetener
• 1 large egg
• ½ teaspoon of vanilla
• ½ cup of unsweetened chocolate chips

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 325F
2. In a food processor put the flaked coconut and sliced almonds. Mix until it starts to look like oatmeal
3. Add the flours, baking powder, and salt and mix some more
4. With a whisk, beat the butter with the sweetener and then the egg and vanilla extract
5. Add the coconut and almonds mix and combine, then add the chocolate chips by hand
6. Create little balls and place on a baking sheet, pressing them down gently afterward
7. Bake them from 15 to 18 minutes