With the same classic almond flavor and almond glaze, these keto Italian Christmas cookies belong on every Christmas cookie tray.
What Are Italian Christmas Cookies
There are actually a lot of different kinds of cookies that are considered traditional Italian Christmas cookies. This post explains the differences really well.
Most American versions of Italian cookies resemble Amaretti cookies. They are round, taste like almonds, and have a crumbly or cake-like texture.
You’ll find a lot of recipes that use anise extract in both the cookies and the icing on top. Then, they are decorated with sprinkles or nonpareils.
This keto recipe tastes just like a classic Italian Christmas cookie, but with just a few ingredient swaps. You’ll love how they taste!
Shopping List
You’ll need this from the store before you make a batch of keto Italian Christmas cookies. There are two parts – the cookies and the glaze.
All of the exact ingredient amounts are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
The Cookies
- Almond Flour
- Eggs
- Butter
- Swerve Confectioner’s Sugar Substitute
- Vanilla Extract
- Baking Powder
The Glaze:
- Swerve Confectioner’s Sugar Substitute
- Almond Milk
- Almond Extract
- Vanilla Extract
- Sprinkles
Simple Italian Cookies
These little cookies definitely belong on your Christmas cookie tray! They are gluten-free, so they’re perfect to share with people that might be sensitive or intolerant.
This is also the perfect last-minute cookie recipe to whip up when you need one! From start to finish they only take 30 minutes.
Plus, they last for a week in the refrigerator, so you can make them ahead of time, too.
How To Store Christmas Cookies
If you want the cookies to last longer, store them in the refrigerator. But honestly, these Italian Christmas cookies will stay fresh in an airtight container on your countertop, too.
Italian Christmas cookies will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to five days and at room temperature for about three days.
They are easy to freeze, too! Just wrap each cookie in parchment paper and store them in a freezer bag in the freezer for up to six months.
Keto Christmas Recipes
There are so many different tasty recipes you can make for the holidays that keep you within your macros and keep your body in fat-burnimg mode! If you’re craving chocolate, I sugging making a batch of keto Christmas crack. Kids love breaking them into pieces.
For a Christmas party, make some fun keto Santa hat jello shots. You can make them with or without alcohol.
For dessert, set out these cookies with a tray of Keto No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Bites. You can’t beat the combination of pumpkin and chocolate!
Keto Italian Christmas Cookies Recipe
Here are step-by-step pictures of the process that you’ll follow to make these easy keto Italian Christmas cookies. All ingredients and instructions are in the printable recipe card, just a little bit further below.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Servings: 24
Net Carbs: 2 net carbs per serving
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cream together the butter and ½ C. Swerve in a mixing bowl, and blend until smooth.
Add in the almond flour, eggs, vanilla and baking powder, and beat until well combined.
Drop the mixture by the spoonful onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake for 10-15 minutes until lightly browned on the edges and cooked through. Let the cookies cool.
Add 1 cup of Swerve to a mixing bowl with the almond extract and vanilla extract. Whisk in almond milk as needed until a glaze has formed.
Dip the cookies into the glaze, and place back onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Garnish with the sprinkles, and let rest until the glaze has set.
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Keto Italian Christmas Cookies
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Cookies
- 2 cups Almond Flour
- 3 large Eggs
- 5 tbsp Butter softened
- 1/2 cup Swerve Confectioner's Sugar Substitute
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
Glaze
- 1 cup Swerve Confectioner's Sugar Substitute
- 2 tbsp Almond Milk
- 1/4 tsp Almond Extract
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Christmas Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Cream together the butter and ½ C. Swerve in a mixing bowl, and blend until smooth.
- Add in the almond flour, eggs, vanilla and baking powder, and beat until well combined.
- Drop the mixture by the spoonful onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until lightly browned on the edges and cooked through.
- Let the cookies cool.
- Add 1 cup of Swerve to a mixing bowl with the almond extract and vanilla extract.
- Whisk in almond milk as needed until a glaze has formed.
- Dip the cookies into the glaze, and place back onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Garnish with the sprinkles, and let rest until the glaze has set.
Notes
Keto Cookie Recipes
If you enjoyed making (and eating) keto Italian Christmas cookies, here are some more easy keto desserts you should make next! These are the best keto cookies you’ll ever make!
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