6 Best Keto Cookies + 7 Christmas Cookies with Easy Recipes

What Makes a Cookie Keto-Friendly?

A cookie is keto-friendly if it is made with low-carb ingredients and keeps net carbs low enough to maintain ketosis.

Most Keto cookies contain 1-3g net carbs per cookie. Net carbs are calculated by subtracting fiber and sugar alcohols from total carbohydrates, which is why ingredient quality matters more than portion size alone.

A cookie can be Keto-friendly if it is low in net carbs and has no sugar or wheat flour. Regular cookies are made with refined flour and sugar, which spike blood glucose and are not Keto-friendly.

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The base of keto cookies includes:

• Low-carb flours such as almond flour (soft, chewy texture) and coconut flour (very absorbent). The best structure comes from mixing these two flours.
• Sugar-free sweeteners like erythritol (crispy cookies; can be gritty if not baked properly), monk fruit (balanced sweetness), and allulose (closest to real sugar)
• Healthy fats such as butter (best taste), coconut oil (dairy-free), or cream cheese (for softness)

So, let’s prepare the ingredients and make some hot and yummy Keto cookies!

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Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies

The most popular Keto cookie is the Keto chocolate chip cookies that are very similar to traditional chocolate chip cookies. They are soft, chewy, and low-carb with about 2g net carbs per cookie.

The most important tips to make perfect Keto chocolate chip cookies are balancing moisture and choosing the right sweetener. Using allulose prevents hardening and keeps cookies soft even after cooling.

Almond flour provides structure without dryness, while sugar-free chocolate chips add sweetness without spiking carbs. Also, chilling the dough helps control spreading and improves texture.

To make 12 Keto chocolate chip cookies, you need about 20 minutes and the ingredients and instructions below.

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Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour (fine, blanched)
• ½ cup allulose
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1 large egg (room temperature)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ cup sugar‑free chocolate chips
• Pinch of salt (optional but recommended)

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Melt the butter over low heat or in the microwave. Let it cool slightly.
3. Whisk almond flour, allulose, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
4. Add melted butter, egg, and vanilla. Mix until a thick dough forms.
5. Add the chocolate chips and gently mix with a spoon.
6. Chill the dough for 20 minutes.
7. Scoop the dough into 12 balls, place them on the baking sheet, and flatten lightly.
8. Bake them for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

Nutrition per Cookie

Calories: 140 kcal | Fat: 13 g | Protein: 3 g | Total Carbs: 4 g | Fiber: 2 g | Net Carbs: 2 g

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Keto Peanut Butter Cookies

Keto peanut butter cookies are also low in carbohydrates (about 2 g net carbs per cookie) and can be made with just three ingredients, which is perfect for those looking for easy Keto cookies.

Because peanut butter is high in fat, these cookies do not get dry without flour. Monk fruit sweetener keeps the taste of the cookies balanced, while erythritol makes them crispier.

You can make 10 cookies in less than 15 minutes. Let’s see what the three ingredients are and what steps you need to take to make them.

Ingredients

• 1 cup natural peanut butter (no sugar)
• ½ cup monk fruit sweetener (or erythritol blend)
• 1 large egg

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix all ingredients until smooth.
3. Scoop dough into balls and place on parchment‑lined sheet.
4. Press with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
5. Bake in the oven for 9-10 minutes.
6. Let them cool completely before moving because they firm up as they cool.

Nutrition per Cookie

Calories: 120 kcal | Fat: 10 g | Protein: 4 g | Total Carbs: 3 g | Fiber: 1 g | Net Carbs: 2g

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Keto Sugar Cookies

Keto sugar cookies are soft, low-carb cookies that can be rolled and cut out. These cookies are perfect for decorating and are commonly used as Keto Christmas cookies.

You can also serve them with Keto icing, cream cheese frosting, or buttercream. Chilling the dough helps the cookies stay firm.

You need about 25 minutes to make 12 cookies using the following easy ingredients and instructions.

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour
• ½ cup powdered erythritol or allulose
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp baking powder
• A pinch of salt

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
3. Add butter, egg, and vanilla, and mix well to make a soft dough.
4. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
5. Roll between parchment to ¼‑inch thickness.
6. Cut shapes and transfer to a baking sheet.
7. Bake them for 9-10 minutes.
8. Cool fully before decorating.
9. Enjoy!

Nutrition per Cookie

Calories: 130 kcal | Fat: 12 g | Protein: 3 g | Total Carbs: 4 g | Fiber: 2 g | Net Carbs: 2 g

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Keto Shortbread Cookies

Keto shortbread cookies are buttery, crumbly cookies with only about 1g net carb. Shortbread is perfect for a Keto Diet because it uses fat rather than gluten for structure. These cookies are egg-free and excellent for holidays.

You can make Keto shortbread cookies with vanilla, cinnamon, lemon (lemon zest), and almond (almond extract) flavors, which are super delicious with tea or coffee.

In about 20 minutes, you can make 16 cookies using the ingredients and instructions given below.

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour
• ½ cup powdered erythritol
• ¾ cup butter
• 1 tsp vanilla or almond extract
• A pinch of salt

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Cream butter and sweetener until fluffy.
3. Mix in almond flour, salt, and extract.
4. Form dough into a log or flatten and cut shapes.
5. Bake 11–12 minutes until edges are just golden.
6. Let it cool completely, then remove from the oven and enjoy!

Nutrition per Cookie

Calories: 110 kcal | Fat: 11 g | Protein: 2 g | Total Carbs: 2 g | Fiber: 1 g | Net Carbs: 1 g

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Keto No-Bake Cookies

You can make 12 fudgy and rich Keto no-bake cookies in about 30 minutes. You do not need an oven for this cookie, just some minutes of chillingin the fridge. They are also great for summer.

Ingredients

• ½ cup almond butter or peanut butter
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• ¼ cup powdered erythritol
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Melt the coconut oil.
2. Mix all the ingredients until smooth.
3. Scoop onto parchment paper.
4. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes until set.
5. Enjoy!

Nutrition per Cookie

Calories: 125 kcal | Fat: 11 g | Protein: 3 g | Total Carbs: 3 g | Fiber: 2 g | Net Carbs: 1g

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Keto Pumpkin Cookies

Keto pumpkin cookies are soft, cake-like cookies with pumpkin spice. Pumpkin adds moisture, so these cookies work best with almond flour and higher fat content.

They are especially popular in the fall. Many individuals also serve them with cream cheese frosting. You need less than 30 minutes to make 12 cookies.

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour
• ½ cup pumpkin puree
• ½ cup erythritol or monk fruit
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp pumpkin spice
• ½ tsp baking powder

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
3. Mix wet ingredients separately.
4. Mix the two and make a thick batter.
5. Scoop the mixture onto a baking sheet.
6. Bake them for 12-13 minutes.
7. Cool before frosting and enjoy!

Nutrition per Cookie

Calories: 135 kcal | Fat: 12 g | Protein: 3 g | Total Carbs: 5 g | Fiber: 3 g | Net Carbs: 2 g

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Keto Christmas Cookies

Keto Christmas cookies are holiday-themed, Keto-friendly cookies made with low-carb ingredients. The most popular Keto Christmas cookies include gingerbread, thumbprint, coconut macaroons, snowflake sugar, chocolate peppermint, and snowball cookies.

These cookies are Christmas cookies because they:

• Use traditional holiday flavors like ginger, peppermint, and spice.
• Are designed for shapes and decoration.
• Hold up for cookie trays, gifting, and freezing.
• Look festive even before tasting.

These cookies are good for gifting, freezing, and batch baking. Let’s learn how to make these Keto Christmas cookies.

Keto Gingerbread Cookies

You can make 12 Keto gingerbread cookies for Christmas in about 25 minutes using the following ingredients and instructions.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups almond flour
• ½ cup powdered monk fruit sweetener
• ¼ cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp cloves
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix almond flour, sweetener, spices, and baking soda.
3. Add butter, egg, and vanilla; mix into a firm dough.
4. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
5. Roll between parchment to ¼‑inch thick.
6. Cut gingerbread people, stars, or trees.
7. Bake 9–10 minutes until edges are set.
8. Cool completely before decorating.

Christmas Decoration Ideas:

• Keto royal icing for outlines and details
• Sugar‑free sprinkles
• Cinnamon buttons or chocolate chip eyes

Nutrition per Cookie:

Calories: 125 kcal | Fat: 11 g | Protein: 3 g | Total Carbs: 5 g | Fiber: 2 g | Net Carbs: 2-3 g

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Keto Thumbprint Jam Cookies

12 Keto thumbprint cookies can be made in about 25 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups almond flour
• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup erythritol
• Sugar‑free strawberry jam

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream butter and sweetener.
3. Mix in almond flour.
4. Roll into balls and press your thumb into the center.
5. Fill with jam.
6. Bake them for 10-11 minutes.
7. Let them cool and enjoy!

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Christmas Decoration Ideas:

• Sprinkle powdered sweetener after cooling.
• Add a drizzle of white chocolate keto glaze.

Nutrition per Cookie:

Calories: 135 kcal | Fat: 12 g | Protein: 3 g | Total Carbs: 4 g | Fiber: 2 g | Net Carbs: 2 g

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Keto Coconut Macaroons

These cookies or macaroons are very filling due to coconut fat and fiber; great for those who want to avoid dairy on a Keto Diet. You can make 12 Keto coconut macaroons in about 25 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• ⅓ cup erythritol
• 2 egg whites

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
3. Scoop the mixture onto a baking sheet.
4. Bake them for 12-14 minutes.
5. Remove the cookies from the oven and enjoy after cooling.

Nutrition per Cookie:

Calories: 140 kcal | Fat: 13 g | Protein: 2 g | Total Carbs: 4 g | Fiber: 2-3 g | Net Carbs: 1-2 g

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Keto Snowflake Sugar Cookies

Keto snowflake sugar cookies are made with soft roll‑out dough designed specifically for icing, sprinkles, and winter shapes. You can make 12 cookies in about 25 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups almond flour
• ½ cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit
• ¼ cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ½ tsp baking powder

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix all ingredients until the dough forms.
3. Chill 30 minutes.
4. Roll to ¼‑inch thickness and cut snowflakes, stars, or ornaments.
5. Bake for 9-10 minutes.
6. Cool completely.

Christmas Decoration Ideas:

• White keto icing + edible silver pearls
• Blue‑tinted icing for snowflake details
• Powdered erythritol snow dusting

Nutrition per Cookie:

Calories: 130 kcal | Fat: 12 g | Protein: 3 g | Total Carbs: 4 g | Fiber: 2 g | Net Carbs: 2 g

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Keto Christmas Shortbread

Shortbread is a European Christmas treat, especially when dipped or drizzled. You can make 16 cookies in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups almond flour
• ¾ cup butter, softened
• ½ cup powdered erythritol
• 1 tsp vanilla or almond extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Cream butter and sweetener.
3. Mix in almond flour and extract.
4. Shape fingers or circles.
5. Bake them for 11-12 minutes.
6. Remove from the oven after cooling and enjoy!

Christmas Decoration Ideas:

• Dip half in sugar‑free dark chocolate.
• Sprinkle crushed Keto peppermint on the chocolate.

Nutrition per Cookie:

Calories: 110 kcal | Fat: 11 g | Protein: 2 g | Total Carbs: 2 g | Fiber: 1 g | Net Carbs: 1 g

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Keto Snowball Cookies

Keto snowball cookies or Russian tea cakes have a powdered snow coating and melt in your mouth. Let’s make 14 cookies in about half an hour using the ingredients and instructions below.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups almond flour
• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup powdered erythritol
• ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix all ingredients.
3. Roll into balls.
4. Bake them for 10-12 minutes.
5. Cool slightly, then roll in powdered sweetener twice.
6. Enjoy!

Christmas Decoration Ideas:

• Coat in extra powder for a snowy look.
• Arrange on red or green liners.

Nutrition per Cookie:

Calories: 120 kcal | Fat: 11 g | Protein: 2 g | Total Carbs: 3 g | Fiber: 2 g | Net Carbs: 1 g

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Keto Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

These cookies are great for Christmas because it contains chocolate and peppermint, which are a classic Christmas flavor pairing. You can make 12 cookies in about 20 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups almond flour
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• ½ cup powdered monk fruit
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 egg
• ½ tsp peppermint extract
• ½ tsp baking soda

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix dry ingredients.
3. Add butter, egg, and peppermint.
4. Scoop and bake for 10 minutes.

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Christmas Decoration Ideas:

• Drizzle with white chocolate Keto glaze.
• Sprinkle crushed keto peppermint candies.

Nutrition per Cookie:

Calories: 135 kcal | Fat: 12 g | Protein: 3 g | Total Carbs: 4 g | Fiber: 2 g | Net Carbs: 2 g

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Nutrition Summary

Most keto cookies in this collection contain 110-140 calories, 10-13g fat, and 1-3g net carbs per cookie. Lower-carb cookies, like Keto shortbread and no-bake cookies, have an average of 1g net carb.

However, moisture-rich or filled cookies, such as pumpkin, gingerbread, and thumbprint cookies, can reach 2-3g net carbs per cookie depending on the sweetener and fillings used.

The Best Keto Cookies by Type

Keto cookies differ in texture, sweetness, and carb count depending on flour, fat ratio, and sweetener used. Choosing the right sweetener is key to softness and crispness.

The table below compares different Keto cookies to help you choose between them more easily based on your taste and macro goals.

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Common Keto Cookie Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Most Keto cookie problems are caused by ingredient misuse, like incorrect sweeteners or flour ratios, rather than recipe issues.

For example, the most common problem is a gritty texture, which is caused by erythritol crystallization. Other common problems and solutions include:

• Dry cookies → add more fat
• Flat cookies → chill dough
• Gritty texture → use allulose or powdered sweetener
• Bitter taste → reduce baking soda

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FAQs

If you still have questions about Keto cookies, take a look at the most frequently asked questions and find your answer.

Are Keto Cookies Really Low Carb?

Yes, most Keto cookies contain 1-3g net carbs if made with Keto-friendly ingredients.

Can I Eat Keto Cookies Every Day?

Yes, but in moderation. You need to control portions to stay in ketosis.

What Is the Best Sweetener for Keto Cookies?

Allulose is best for soft cookies. Monk fruit is a close second.

Do Keto Cookies Taste Like Regular Cookies?

Yes, when made correctly, Keto cookies can taste nearly the same as regular cookies.

Can I Freeze Keto Cookies?

Yes, you can freeze most Keto cookies for up to 3 months.

How Many Net Carbs Are in Keto Cookies?

On average, each cookie contains about 1-3g net carbs.