Keto Snowball Cookies Recipe

With only 1g net carbs in each cookie, these keto snowball cookies are the perfect addition to Christmas cookie platters. They are sweet, delicious, and have the same texture as traditional snowball cookies!

These little snowball cookies have the perfect name. They look just like crumbly snowballs, and they are so much fun to eat!

As you bite into them, the powdered sugar substitute sticks to your lips and falls to the plate.

Also known as Mexican wedding cookies, classic snowball cookies are buttery almond flavor bites of pure bliss!

Why You'll Love These Keto Snowball Cookies

• Melt-in-your-mouth texture: These keto snowball cookies are soft, buttery, and have a crumbly texture that just melts in your mouth. They're the perfect treat for when you want something indulgent but not too heavy.
• Low-carb and gluten-free: Made with almond flour and sugar-free sweetener, these cookies are suitable for those following a low-carb or gluten-free diet. They're a great option for anyone looking to satisfy their sweet tooth without consuming a lot of carbs.
• Easy to make: With just 5 ingredients and minimal prep time, they are quick and easy to whip up. You don't even need an electric mixer - just mix everything together in one bowl and roll into balls before baking.
• Customizable: Feel free to add in some chopped nuts, sugar-free chocolate chips, or even a pinch of cinnamon for added flavor. You can also swap out the vanilla extract for other extracts like almond or coconut to switch things up.
• Perfect for any occasion: These cookies are great for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or just as a special treat for yourself. They're versatile and can be enjoyed all year round, not just during the holiday season. There's a reason they are America's favorite Christmas cookies!
• Great for gift-giving: These cookies make a thoughtful and delicious gift for friends and family who are following a keto or low-carb diet. Package them up in a cute container or tin for a perfect homemade present!

Ingredients Needed

These fun little cookies only use five ingredients. Plus, if you have ever made any keto desserts before, you probably already have these ingredients in your pantry.

Here's what you need:

Almond flour

Since these cookies are crumbly and aren't known for their smooth texture, you might be able to use either almond meal or almond flour. The difference between the two is that almond meal has bits of the almond skins mixed into them.

I like to use almond flour whenever I bake because it resembles flour so closely.

Butter

Use unsalted butter and let it soften at room temperature before you mix it into the dough.

If you use salted butter, don't add more salt to the mixture.

Swerve confectioner sugar substitute

You will use this twice in the recipe! First, use it to sweeten the cookie dough. Then, save some in a bowl.

You'll need to roll the baked cookies in the Swerve at the end so that they look like snowballs.

Tip: Check out this post on the best keto sweeteners to find your favorite brand!

Vanilla extract

Vanilla extract flavors the cookies with a light vanilla taste. If you want the cookies to have a stronger almond flavor, add a few drops of almond extract too.

Chopped pecans

Some recipes use walnuts instead of pecans. Pecans have 1g net carbs in each ounce, and walnuts only have 2g net carbs per ounce. It's perfectly fine to replace the pecans with walnuts if you want.

Please note: Check out the recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients used to make this low-carb recipe.

Cookie Tips:

• Cream the butter and sugar substitute really well before you add the almond flour.
• Use a cookie scoop to make sure each cookie is the same size.
• Wait until the cookies are completely cooled off before you roll them around in the Swerve confectioner's sugar substitute coating.

How To Make Homemade Snowball Cookies

Ready to make the best Christmas cookies this holiday season? Here's how to do it!

Step 1: Cream the butter and sugar substitute

The first step is to use an electric or stand mixer to mix the butter with the powdered sugar substitute.

This is why it is so important to let the butter soften first. It's so much easier to mix when it is soft!

Step 2: Mix in the flour, salt, and vanilla

Next, add the almond flour, vanilla extract, and salt. Only add the salt if you use unsalted butter.

Keep mixing the cookie dough together until everything is completely mixed.

Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl to incorporate the butter mixture into the flour.

Step 3: Add pecans and freeze

Next, gently fold in the chopped pecans. To fold something in means you add it but don't over mix it. Gently incorporate the pecans into the rest of the cookie dough.

Then, make dough balls, all equally sized, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Freeze the balls of cookie dough for about half an hour.

While they are chilling in the freezer, preheat the oven.

Step 4: Bake and coat the cookies

Place the frozen cookies and cold baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake the cookies for about 12 minutes.

After they are fully baked, let them cool off completely. Then, roll the cookies in the powdered sugar substitute.

Now they look like snowballs!

What to serve with keto snowball cookies recipe

These jolly little cookies are so much fun to eat! They are the perfect thing to serve at holiday parties.

Place them on the dessert table with some keto chocolate cream cheese truffles, peanut butter cookies, along with some gingerbread men and your guests can pick out their favorites.

Pour a steaming cup of sugar-free keto hot chocolate with a peppermint stirrer and revel in the beauty of the holiday season.

These cookies are also a lot of fun to eat with a chocolate keto cake pop! They are both round little low-carb desserts.

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