Published: Nov 24, 2018 · Modified: Nov 11, 2024 by Carolyn

Keto Christmas Cookies

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A collection of the best keto Christmas cookies for gifting and celebrating! Want to get a jump on your low carb holiday baking? I’ve got 20 wonderful make-ahead, freezable cookie recipes that won’t blow your healthy diet.

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How much of a planner are you when it comes to holiday baking? Are you a pre-Thanksgiving, get all your ducks in a row early kind of baker? Or are you a mid-December, fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants cookie maker?

Do you rifle through your low carb recipe collections, seeking out the contenders and giving them a test drive well in advance? Or do you bake as you go, when you just happen upon a recipe that appeals to you?

If you’re like me, you’ve already been hunting up and dreaming up low carb cookie recipes for weeks. Possibly even months!

It’s funny, because in much of my life, I am not really the planner type. But when it comes to keto Christmas cookies, I start the process very early. Very early indeed! I am an Early November, maybe even Late October holiday baker. I just love holiday treats, I love baking them, love sharing them, love everything about them. It really is the most wonderful time of the year.

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Making cookies in advance

Let’s face it, if you start baking too early, you’re going to run into some issues. Like stale and moldy cookies, which aren’t going to help you spread the holiday cheer. But on the other hand, if you start baking too late, you might run into a time crunch trying to get it all done. What to do, what to do?

Part of the planning process is deciding what Keto Christmas Cookie recipes can be made in advance and frozen. Not all recipes fit this bill, as some change too much upon freezing and thawing. But others have just the right consistency to be frozen without incident.

A few things to keep in mind when planning your keto holiday cookies:

Most basic almond flour or coconut flour cookies freeze just as well as conventional cookies and don’t change consistency upon thawing. By “basic”, I mean ones that don’t have gooey fillings or tons of frosting.
Let the cookies cool completely before storing in a container or plastic bag. This allows the cookies to firm up properly before storing. Warm cookies will also give off condensation in the freezer which could ruin them.
Flash freezing the cookies works well. Place them individually on a cookie sheet, not touching, and place the cookie sheet in the freezer. Then remove and place them in your container of choice. This helps them not stick together during the freezing process.
Raw cookie dough freezes well. Some cookies are actually best frozen in their raw form. Consider doing this for drop cookies like chocolate chips and peanut butter. And my famous Chewy Ginger Cookies! The easiest way to do this is to roll them into balls and flash freeze on a baking sheet, then transfer to a zippered freezer bag once they are solid. Let them thaw before baking.
Slice and bake cookies like pinwheels are actually designed to be frozen before baking, as it allows you to slice them more thinly.

Freezable Cookie Recipes

I’ve gathered together 20 of the BEST Keto Christmas Cookies, all of which will be good for about a month when wrapped up air-tight. So you can get ahead now and have time in December to relax and enjoy the festivities.

1. Keto Sugar Cookies

This cut out sugar cookie recipe produces sturdy but tender cookies that freeze well both frosted and unfrosted.

Keto sugar cookies on a white table with a bottle of milk. More sugar cookies in the background, all decorated with sugar-free royal icing

2. Chewy Keto Ginger Cookies

The best way to make these ahead is to roll the dough into balls and freeze on a cookie sheet. Then store in a plastic bag in the freezer. Simply let thaw on the cookie sheet when you are ready to bake.

3. Chocolate Peppermint Stars

Store these easy egg-free chocolate cookies with or without the chocolate coating. Layer them between sheets of waxed paper to prevent damage.

Low Carb Keto Chocolate Peppermint Star Cookies

4. Keto Italian Ricotta Cookies

The baked cookies freeze well and can be stored for several months. I recommend glazing them after thawing so it’s fresh and bright.

A plate of keto Italian ricotta cookies with holiday decorations in the background.

5. Keto Danish Butter Cookies

Make these tender butter cookies ahead and freeze in an airtight container. Dip in chocolate while still frozen so that the chocolate sets faster.

6. Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Cookies

Cream cheese makes these classic keto peanut butter cookies extra tender! You can freeze the raw dough or the baked cookies.

Close up shot of a stack of keto peanut butter cookies with peanuts on top.

7. Keto White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies

You can freeze this classic cookie as raw dough. Roll into balls and freeze on a cookie sheet, then store in an airtight container or freezer bag. Thaw completely before baking.

A stack of chew keto cookies on a pewter plate with a gauzy teal napkin

8. Keto Gingerbread Men

Kids love decorating these sweet Keto Gingerbread Cookies! I recommend freezing the plain cookies, so that any decorations don’t get damaged or fall off during the freezing process.

Three sugar-free keto gingerbread cookies on a white plate over a red plaid napkin.

9. Keto Snowballs

To keep them looking their best, freeze before you roll them in powdered sweetener.

Close up of keto snowball cookies, one with a bite taken out of it.

10. Keto Peanut Butter Blossoms

You can freeze the completed cookies, or wait to add the chocolate filling until after they thaw.

Keto peanut butter cookies with chocolate ganache

11. Cranberry Pecan Biscotti

These crisp keto biscotti make a wonderful gift for friends and family. I recommend freezing before you dip or drizzle the chocolate, to keep them looking their best.

Keto Almond Flour Biscotti in a christmas gift box

12. Keto Macadamia Nut Shortbread

The holidays aren’t complete without some buttery keto shortbread on hand. Freeze these cookies unadorned, then add the chocolate before serving or gifting.

Keto Macadamia Nut shortbread. Chocolate dipped buttery shortbread studded with macadamia nuts. In a stack with macadamias around it

13. Keto Gingerbread Spritz Cookies

These easy cookies can be frozen after baking. Sprinkle with powdered sweetener before serving.

14. Keto Butter Pecan Cookies

These just might be my most popular keto cookies ever! The baked cookies freeze perfectly, but you can also turn them into slice-and-bake cookies. Roll the dough into two logs and wrap tightly in waxed paper. Then slice and bake as many as you need.

Close up shot of a stack of low carb butter pecan cookies with pecans scattered around.

15. Keto Pecan Crescents

My dad’s favorite Christmas cookie! We made these every Christmas when I was growing up and my father thought that my keto version was just as good. You can freeze these before or after decorating.

16. Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies

Readers adore these thick and chewy cookies. You can bake them before freezing, or roll the raw dough into balls and freeze.

17. Speculoos (Dutch Spice Cookies)

Store these thin, crispy cookies in an airtight container in the freezer. If they are a little soft after thawing, simply place in a warm oven for 5 to 10 minutes. They will re-crisp as they cool.

A keto speculoos cookie sits on the edge of a cup of coffee, with more cookies sitting in the saucer.

18. Keto Snickerdoodles

I recommend freezing them between layers of waxed paper in a covered container. Let come to room temperature before serving.

Keto snickerdoodles on a white plate with one broken open to show the inside.

19. Keto Brownie Brittle

Somewhere between a cookie and a brownie lies this delicious Keto Brownie Bark. They freeze like a dream, too!

Brownie bark stacked against a glass of milk with a pink striped straw

20. Peppermint Bark Cookies

Chocolate keto thumbprints with a center of peppermint white chocolate! Let them set completely before freezing so that the white chocolate and sprinkles don’t get smooshed.

Close up shot of a keto peppermint bark cookie with a cup of coffee in behind.

Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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Keto Christmas Cookies

Making cookies in advance