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Keto Sugar Cookies - Soft, Buttery, and Low-Carb

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 24 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Almond flour (finely ground, blanched works best)
  • Coconut flour (a small amount adds structure)
  • Erythritol-based or allulose sweetener (granulated; powdered for glaze if using)
  • Unsalted butter (softened; coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • Egg (room temperature)
  • Cream cheese (softened; adds tenderness—optional but recommended)
  • Vanilla extract
  • Almond extract (optional, for classic bakery flavor)
  • Baking powder (aluminum-free)
  • Fine sea salt
  • Xanthan gum (optional, improves structure for cutouts)
  • Powdered sweetener and heavy cream or unsweetened almond milk for glaze (optional)
  • Food coloring and sugar-free sprinkles (optional for decorating)

Method
 

  1. Cream the fats and sweetener: In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened butter with 2 tablespoons softened cream cheese and 2/3 cup keto granulated sweetener until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  2. Add egg and extracts: Beat in 1 large egg, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional) until smooth.
  3. Whisk the dry mix: In another bowl, whisk 2 cups blanched almond flour, 2 tablespoons coconut flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon fine salt, and 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum (optional).
  4. Combine: Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until a soft dough forms. It should be slightly tacky but not sticky.
  5. Chill: Shape dough into a flat disc, wrap, and refrigerate for 45–60 minutes. For cutouts, longer chilling (up to 2 hours) helps clean edges.
  6. Preheat and prep: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Roll or scoop: For cutouts, place dough between two sheets of parchment and roll to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut with cookie cutters and transfer to the sheet. For drop cookies, scoop 1 1/2 tablespoon portions, roll into balls, and gently flatten to 1/3 inch with your palm.
  8. Bake: Bake 8–11 minutes, depending on size. Edges should look set and just beginning to turn golden. Centers may look slightly soft.
  9. Cool: Let cookies cool on the sheet for 10 minutes to firm up, then move to a wire rack. Keto cookies are delicate when hot.
  10. Optional glaze: Mix 3/4 cup powdered sweetener with 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream or almond milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Add food coloring if you like. Drizzle or dip cooled cookies. Top with sugar-free sprinkles.