#like frosted with sprinkles or macadamia/white chocolate/raspberry

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Got cookies on the brain today apparently

It started off by me just wanting to make a skin for my little 'Glass of milk' dragon, and playing around with that idea and different breeds. I think ultimately i'm gonna stick with bogsneak 'cause i really like how it looks and fits the vibe a lot more. But pearlcatcher is a close contender, because Bieg Cookie

Snapper was another dragon i was gonna look at, until i decided that actually i wanted to make them into a cookie jar instead. I think it would make a very cute duo :>

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Celebrate the Holidays with 25 Keto Christmas Cookie Recipes

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and that means lot’s of holiday baking, Christmas parties, and annual cookie exchanges. Not surprisingly, this also makes it one of the most challenging times of year to enjoy holiday foods while adhering to a keto diet. Most traditional Christmas cookie recipes are so laden with sugar that even a single cookie can take you quickly into high-carb territory, kicking you straight out of ketosis.

Fortunately, there’s no need to pass up on any of your favorite Christmas cookies, because there are enough keto recipes to keep your taste buds happy without ruining your eating plan. These holiday cookies are festive, fun, and most importantly: delicious. They just happen to be keto-friendly while they’re at it! You can serve them at parties just like you would a typical sugary cookie, and in most cases, your guests will none the wiser. Time to get baking!

  Buttery shortbread cookies are a must at Christmas time, and this recipe takes them to the next level with the addition of seasonal cranberry and orange flavors. No sugars or artificial ingredients are necessary, either. These cookies get all of their delicious taste from real orange zest, chopped fresh cranberries, vanilla and almond extracts, and toasted almonds on top. After making the dough, it’s rolled into a log for easy slice and bake preparation, meaning you can store it in the freezer for later, and whip up a freshly baked batch anytime you like!

  It wouldn’t feel like Christmas without having a least a few decorated sugar cookies, right? These “no-sugar sugar cookies” are the perfect keto solution to a timeless holiday tradition. The buttery vanilla dough is sweetened with Swerve, then cut into adorable holiday shapes using your favorite cookie cutters, and decorated with colorful keto icing (and optional sprinkles). They’re cute as can be, and are sure to spread some holiday cheer!

A simple and satisfying holiday cookie recipe, these Italian Christmas treats are just as nice with a keto twist. Just like usual, the little dough mounds are baked, coated with a glaze, and topped with colorful sprinkles. However, this recipe uses Swerve as a sweetener in both the dough and the glaze topping, keeping things low carb.

  These keto gingerbread men cookies provide of the traditional cuteness with none of the unnecessary sugar. Kids (and adults) love them, and they’re perfect for dunking in milk! They have a wonderful blend of warming spices, including cinnamon, ginger and cloves. After they’ve been baked, they’re decorated however you like with a keto royal white icing to really bring them to life!

Snowball cookies are aptly named for their charming appearance: they really do resemble little balls of snow, especially thanks to their powdered sugar coating. (Note that sometimes they’re also called Mexican wedding cakes or Russian tea cookies, but “snowballs” seems to be the most holiday-appropriate choice!) These holiday favorites are easily adapted to fit a keto diet by tweaking the dough recipe, and then rolling them in Swerve confectioner’s sweetener after baking for the powdered snow effect.

Fun little thumbprint cookies are always a holiday favorite, and these keto versions are a breeze to whip up. They get their raspberry-flavored center from a dollop of sugar-free raspberry jam (or homemade raspberry preserves), which adds the perfect pop of color to complement the buttery almond flour crust.

Who could pass up a quintessential chocolate chip cookie? Consider this recipe your master class in perfecting the keto version! Whether you prefer your cookies more crispy or chewy, there are tips for how to achieve your favorite texture, how to choose the right sugar-free sweetener, and which grain-free flours are the best. When you’re through, you’ll have guilt-free chocolate chip cookies to eat all season long!

Warm, cozy cinnamon flavors and a fun swirled pattern make these cookies a perfect holiday treat. They come together nicely by layering together a cinnamon dough with an almond flour dough, then rolling the two sheets of dough together to form a log. After slicing and baking, they’re ready to enjoy with a glass of milk.

There’s no doubt that party guests are guaranteed to be impressed by these keto pinwheel cookies! They have a beautiful spiraled design that features a mouthwatering chocolate swirl nestled in between vanilla cookie dough. A combination of Swerve and stevia extract provide sweetness, keeping the recipe completely keto friendly.

You’d be hard pressed to find cuter Christmas cookies than these! The soft, star-shaped cookies are made of delicious chocolate peppermint dough, which is baked and then dipped in a homemade peppermint chocolate coating. As a final touch, the cookies can be sprinkled with crushed sugar-free peppermints before the coating hardens, or drizzled with melted sugar-free white chocolate, forming the prettiest holiday toppings.

Biscotti is the perfect treat to enjoy with a favorite beverage, like coffee, hot tea, cocoa, or even a simple glass of milk. These delicious cookies are the perfect size and shape for dunking, and get some extra holiday flair with nutty pecans, slightly tart dried cranberries, and even a decadent chocolate-dipped base.

Coconut already happens to be a keto-friendly food, which makes these tasty macaroons a great choice during the holidays. Instead of the usual sugar, this recipe uses Swerve’s powdered confectioner’s sweetener to achieve the same scrumptious taste. And for extra pizazz, they can be dipped in melted chocolate and topped with optional almond slivers for garnish.

A perfect coffee companion, these “Biscoff” inspired cookies will have you reaching for seconds and thirds. They are deliciously crispy and spiced with a blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cardamon, cloves, and even a bit of white pepper. For extra cuteness, you can use holiday cookie cutters to make fun shapes, and top them with slivered almonds before baking.

Lemon bars are big crowd-pleasers all year long, and they certainly provide wonderful variety at holiday parties. In this keto version, tart and tangy lemon curd forms a creamy layer above a buttery almond flour crust. There is no skimping on flavor, thanks to fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, rich egg yolks, and butter all blended into the filling (plus extra lemon zest in the cookie base). As a final touch, a sprinkle of sugar-free powdered sweetener on top completes the look and taste.

These easy-peasy cookies come together with only three ingredients! It may sound too good to be true, but some plain peanut butter, erythritol sweetener, and a single large egg are all you’ll need to whip up a batch of mouthwatering keto peanut butter cookies. After rolling the dough into balls, you can even press the surface with a fork to get the same criss-cross marks you’ll find on traditional cookies.

Inspired by Andes mints, these irresistible holiday brownies have a delicious chocolate and mint flavor combo. A few drops of food coloring achieve the perfect pastel mint green color on top, while the fudgy base below is rich and chocolatey. Just three simple ingredients form the brownie base, while the delicious keto buttercream frosting is flavored with peppermint extract for a wintery taste.

A cross between a no-bake cookie and a keto fat bomb, these delicious little treats are packed with flavor, but not the usual sugar. Instead, they use monk fruit and Swerve for sweetness, real dark rum instead of rum flavor extract, and a decadent combination of chocolate, coconut, and almond flour to form a dough. After rolling into little balls, they get dipped in melted chocolate and sprinkled with coconut flakes, forming small, irresistible truffles.

While pure maple syrup is a natural sweetener, it’s also high in sugar, and therefore difficult to incorporate successfully into a keto diet. These yummy cookies get their tempting maple flavor from sugar-free syrup, avoiding the sugar spike completely. Decadent macadamia nuts add extra healthy fats and crunchy goodness!

There’s nothing like a big, warm snickerdoodle cookie in the winter to make you feel cozy. These keto cookies are chewy and tender in the center, slightly crispy around the edges, and full of delicious cinnamon flavor. Thanks to a grain-free flour blend and a bit of xantham gum, they form a perfect cookie texture that stays nice and thick after baking. A dusting of ground cinnamon and monk fruit coats the surface when they come out of the oven, and then they’re all yours to munch and enjoy.

When all you want is chocolate, then chocolate is all you need! These decadent cookies are fudge and rich, and don’t skimp on chocolatey goodness. Cocoa powder and sugar-free chocolate chips join forces to create a double chocolate recipe, which includes a garnish of flakey sea salt for the perfect flavor punch.

Oatmeal and raisins aren’t ingredients you see in most keto recipes, which might lead you to believe that this classic cookie flavor is off-limits. Fortunately, that’s not the case! This grain-free recipe uses shredded coconut and ground flaxseed to provide the same chewy texture of baked oatmeal, and a few real raisins (and chocolate chips if you like) are perfectly portioned to keep things keto-friendly.

Is there anything better than chocolate and peanut butter together? These cute little peanut butter blossom cookies will turn anyone into a fan. The traditional recipe features a sugary peanut cookie topped with a chocolate kiss pressed into the center, but the low carb version is just as mouthwatering. A blend of three keto flours (almond, coconut, and peanut flour) make the perfect cookie dough, and a bit of melted sugar-free chocolate and butter forms a chocolate ganache button in the center.

A little bit of rum extract takes the flavor of these keto blondies to new holiday heights! Instead of brown sugar, these beautiful blondies are sweetened with Lakanto Golden, and have fiber-rich psyllium husk to ensure a perfectly chewy texture. Vanilla and rum extracts round out the flavor, and chopped walnuts provide heart-healthy fat with a lovely bit of crunch. Bake a batch to slice into squares, and you’re all set for your next holiday get-together. These won’t last long!

These delicious sandwich cookies definitely deserve a spot on your cookie tray! A combination of hazelnut and almond flour are used to make the cookie dough, while a rich chocolate layer fills the center. If you ever get Nutella cravings, then this keto-friendly alternative will be just the chocolate and hazelnut combination you’re looking for.

You might be surprised by the secret ingredient in these “rice” Krispie scotcheroos! Most grains (rice included) are too carb-heavy for a keto diet, so this spin on a classic favorite gets its crispy texture from… crushed pork rinds. Before you run the other way, rest assured that the pork rinds actually don’t affect the flavor of these goodies in any way, which get their tempting taste from ingredients like butter, vanilla, maple-flavored syrup, and a delicious layer of chocolate on top. Give them a try and see for yourself!

Conclusion

With so many keto holiday cookie options, these recipes could end up becoming your new favorite treats for many Christmases to come. Just make sure to pay close attention to the preparation and baking instructions in order to ensure that you get the best result. If you’re new to a keto lifestyle, then some of the ingredients may seem unfamiliar at first, but most are easily found online and in grocery stores, and some might already be in your pantry right now.

Keep in mind that during keto, the goal is to keep your carb intake low and your healthy fat levels high, so although these recipes are designed for a keto diet, it’s still important to track your portions so that you stay within range. As long as you follow all these tips, you should be on your way to eating some delicious holiday treats in no time!

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75 Christmas Cookies Recipes We Love

One of our family’s Christmas traditions is making a big platter of cookies and handing out small plates filled with goodies to our neighbors.

The kids LOVE it and even though it is several weeks away they are already planning on the types of cookies they want to make.  That is why we have compiled this GIANT list of Christmas Cookies Recipes that we love.

Let’s get baking Christmas cookies!

Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate!  Cookies!

Chocolate Amaretto Cookies – these are tasty AND gluten-free!

Flourless Fudge Walnut Cookies    –

Chocolate Chip Cookie (or Pie?) – these deep dish is delish!

No-Bake  Truffles – I love them and they are terrific cookies to gift.  Here is a trusty truffle recipe.

Turtle Cookies – Gooey and Chocolate covered pecans.

Triple Mint Chocolate Cookies – Why does mint make me think of Christmas?  These are so tasty on a Christmas plate of cookies.

Chocolate Cookies are my FAVORITE

Dark Chocolate and Cream   – These cookies were inspired by the Hershey’s bar and they won’t disappoint.

French Chocolate Coconut  Slices  – This loaf is easy to make, cut  and serve.

Raspberries and Chocolate – These dark chocolate cookies are perfect for Valentines day!

NO-Cook Mint Bars – Are you making tons of cookies for Christmas and running out of oven space?  These are tasty and do not need to be baked.

Chocolate S’Mores Cookie – The best of both worlds, chocolate and toasted marshmallows!

    Make Cookie Classics “New”

Dipped Gingerbread – This classic recipe tastes even better when dipped in White or Dark Chocolate!

German Chocolate Cake Cookies – Love the gooey topping!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramel – Love how all these flavors come together in one cookie!

Chocolate Dipped Chocolate Chip – What a fun twist on a classic.  YUMMY!

Cookie Butter – Use leftover cookies or cake crumbs to make a tasty butter, even better on bagels.

 Sure to WOW Cookies

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies – These look terrific on a Christmas Cookie platter.  Also, easy to make.

Pineapple Upside Down S’mores – These are a lot of work to make but oh, so, tasty.

Chocolate Pinwheels – SO pretty!

Cookie Spread – You don’t need to eat cookies in a cookie – why not as a dip?  You’ll like it.

Double Chocolate Chip Peppermint – You can’t go wrong when you double it all!

Coconut Macaroons – These are  one of our family’s staples.

    Nut Butter Cookies

Inside out Peanut Butter Cookies – these are so creamy and will melt in your mouth.

Sandwich Nutella Cookies – Take your favorite Peanut butter Cookie and add Nutella filling.

Peanut butter and Jelly – only now it’s not a sandwich but a cookie (pictured below).

Peanut & Macadamia Nuts – Mixing these nuts together makes the perfect cookie!  Substitute with sunflower seed butter if you have a peanut allergy.

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bites – These protein packed cookies are great as an after-school snack.

Candy Bar Cookies – You can use Peanut butter cups (or really, any similar type of candy) in this bar cookie snack.

Chocolate Filled Snickerdoodle – This is a fun variation to the snickerdoodle – Stuff a rolo inside your batter.

Peanut Butter Chia – You can substitute another butter in place of the peanuts love how the spice adds a bit of zing to these cookies.

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter – These cookies are filled with protein and have no wheat products.

Peanut Butter Frosting – this is a great topping idea to bring your PB cookies to the next level.

    The Classic Cookie Recipes

Pecan Cake Balls  – Your family and friends will enjoy these sugared balls.

Mint Thumb Prints – Add a chocolate kiss to the center of mint sugar dough for a festive cookie.

Fat Cow Fudge – this holiday fudge tastes so rich you will be amazed.

Filled Linzer Cookies  – This traditional German recipe just  screams Christmas to me.

Filled Thumbprint Cookies – Your kids will love making these cookies.   Get a variety of jams to make your plate colorful.

White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Bites – These are the perfect winter cookie  Love the variation on the traditional chocolate chip cookie.

Macaron’s – These colorful treats are the perfect cookie to add to a plate.

  Mix and Match Cookie Recipes

Red Velvet Cookies – You just need a box cake of Velvet Cake.  So easy!

Soft Yin-Yang Cookies – Mix two types of cookies together – it’s perfect for the person of indecision who can’t pick which cookie recipe to bake!

Double Cookie Goey Bar – This mixes the best of the brownie and cookie worlds.  You can make bar cookies from a cake mix and box of oreos.

Mint Filled Homemade Oreos – You can make them any shape or size!

  No-Guilt Healthy Cookies

Healthy Apple Cookies – Cut slices of apple and top them with peanut butter, raisins and nuts.  Yum.

2 Ingredient No-Sugar Cookies – These are a great breakfast option!

Breakfast Bites – Almonds, Cranberries and Coconut are part of these tasty cookies.

Nutty Cookie Balls – No Sugar and they can be adapted easily to be gluten-free.

  Gluten (and Some Sugar) Free

Fruit Pizza-by-the-Slice – Looks great on a plate, tasty and gluten-free.

Bean Cookies and Beet Icing – Don’t knock it till you try it!  These cookies taste yummy, are all-natural, dye-free and good for you!

No-Flour, No-Sugar, No-oil Fudge Cookies – It does not get any better!  Or tastier!

No Bake Cashew Cookies – These are a great healthy alternative for families who are sugar-wheat-free.

Hot Fudge Lara Bars – not technically a cookie, but they taste as good and are better for you!

Chia Power Balls – These are great on the go. Made with honey.

  The After School Cookies

Brown Sugar Bars – These are easy to make double the cinnamon for extra spice.

Almond Butter Cookies – With coconut, these are delicate and perfect companion to a cup of tea.

Gingersnoodle – A perfect cookie mashable recipe.  It is part gingerbread cookie, part snikerdoodle.

Sandwich cookies – You can make sandwich cookies with anything, including cream cheese, peanut butter and/or jelly.

Oreo Filled Chocolate Chip Cookie – Best of both worlds.  Can’t wait to dunk these in some milk.

Whole Grain Ginger Cookies – Sweetened with Molasses, these are the best whole grain soft ginger cookie out there.

  Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies – These are a childhood favorite – a family recipe.

Cherry Shortbread Cookies – with white chocolate, these are pretty and yummy.

Lemonade in a cookie – these drop cookies have a delicate taste.  Feels like summer.

Unicorn Poop – These baked goodies are a blast to make.  Use colored dough and add sprinkles.

Sparkler Cookies – Dip wafer cookie in chocolate and add sprinkles for a fun colorful treat.

Ginormous Chocolate Chip Cookies – The bigger the better.  These cookies are tasty and cook evenly even when huge.

Funfetti Cookies – All you need to make these are three ingredients!

Thumbprint Cookies – This classic Christmas cookie is easy enough for the kids to help create with you.   Build memories baking.

Italian Anisette Cookies – For those of you who aren’t huge fans of anise, this recipe has an almond variation.  So colorful!

  Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies – Easy to make and they look stunning!  Perfect for a cookie platter.

Moist Pudding Cookies – The secret to making these cookies so soft is the pudding.  Yum.

CookieDough – You can eat it!!  These aren’t quite “cookies, but bars of egg-free cookie dough.

Easy Peasy Chocolate Cookies – and they look great too.  Just dust them with powdered sugar.

Chocolate Pecan Bars – My grandmother has made these for family gatherings – so GOOD!

Big Brownies – because everything that is bigger is better!

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