Keto Christmas Sugar Cookies with Almond Flour
These low-carb sugar cookies offer the classic taste of holiday biscuits without any added sugar. The dough is simple to mix, roll, and cut into festive shapes, making them perfect for holiday parties or cookie swaps.
Instructions
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Prep Oven
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. -
Mix Dry Ingredients
Whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, powdered sweetener, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. -
Mix Wet Ingredients
Beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, beating until well combined. -
Form Dough
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a dough forms. -
Chill Dough
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. -
Roll and Cut
Roll the dough out between two sheets of parchment paper to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets. -
Bake
Bake the cookies for 10 to 16 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn golden. Let them cool completely on the sheet. -
Prepare Icing
Stir together the powdered sweetener, heavy cream, and food coloring until smooth. -
Decorate
Apply the icing to the cooled cookies to decorate.
Tips
Ensure the butter and cream cheese are fully softened before beating to achieve a smooth consistency. Chill the dough thoroughly to make rolling easier.
Video
“SUGAR FREE Sugar Cookies! Keto Christmas Cookies Recipe” by Victor Prince, watch on YouTube.
About this recipe
Soft and buttery, these cookies provide a familiar holiday flavor profile while remaining diabetes-friendly. The use of almond flour gives the texture a delightful melt-in-your-mouth quality.
They are best served plain or topped with a simple sugar-free icing. Decorate them with food coloring to match your holiday theme before the icing sets.
