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.
FAQs
Before we get to the printable recipe card, here are some questions people often ask about keto snowball cookies. If you don't see your question in this list, please leave it in the comments.
Classic snowball cookies use either pecans or walnuts, so it's best to stick to tradition and use those. You could use chopped almonds if you want.
They have a different texture, but they will work fine. Just make sure they are chopped really small.
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. These are the perfect cookies to place on a cute platter and give as a DIY gift because they are shelf-stable for some time.
Use a confectioner's sugar substitute to coat the outside of the cookies. I like how the Swerve works- it's my favorite!
There you have it!
These little bite-sized cookies are the most amazing things to make in the winter months. They are extremely buttery and melt in your mouth as you bite into them. These crumbly little cookies will become one of your favorites.
Like this keto cookie recipe? Try these!
If you enjoyed these keto snowball cookies, here are some more low-carb cookie recipes you should try next. They are some of my favorites and use only keto-friendly ingredients.
- Keto Pumpkin Cookies don't have eggs or dairy and are the softest and sweetest cookies you'll ever make.
- Chewy Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies are a low-carb twist on a classic recipe and they have less than 1g net carbs in each cookie.
- Keto Shortbread Cookies are fantastically gluten-free and another classic addition to cookie trays.
- Stevia Keto Meringue Cookies melt in your mouth and look like white clouds.
- Low-Carb Sugar Cookies are easy to cut out with cookie cutters and a lot of fun to decorate.
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Recipe
Keto Snowball Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- ½ cup butter unsalted and softened
- ⅓ cup Swerve confectioner sugar substitute
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup pecans chopped
- pinch salt
- ½ cup Swerve confectioners sugar substitute for coating
Instructions
- Add the butter and ⅓ cup sugar substitute to a mixing bowl and beat until creamy and smooth.
- Add in the almond flour, salt and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in the pecans.
- Roll the dough into 24 evenly sized balls, and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and bake for 10-12 minutes until the bottoms are browned.
- Let cool for several minutes and then roll in the remaining sugar substitute while still warm.
Notes
- 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.
Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart
Nutrition
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Laura
Taste very much like the original. First time I made them I misread the recipe and used regular sugar substitute and they really had a "chemical taste". The second time was as the recipe called for and they were very delicious.
Felice
Do you roll them warm like regular snowballs, or do you wait until they’ve completely cooled to roll them in swerve?
The recipe says both. You might want to correct it.
Those look great. Looking forward to trying them.
Nicola
Are the macros per ball or for the whole 24 balls made?
Lisa MarcAurele
It is per cookie so you can decide how many cookies fit your macros.
Michala
These were amazing!! I subbed walnuts for the pecans just because that's what my family prefers, but they honestly liked these better than the non-keto version that I've made for years!
Wendy
All I can say about these powder balls is that they are dangerous! I love Mexican wedding cookies but couldn't have them since switching to keto. Took a chance on this recipe and oh my goodness are they delicious. Normally only make these for holidays but these are going to be a keeper in my freezer at all times.
Patty Snider
I love all the all the treats I've tried
Jennifer Fisher
Made these for a cookie exchange!! They were a hit! Thank you for the easy, delicious recipe!!
Lisa MarcAurele
You're welcome! Glad others enjoyed them too!
MEGAN STEVENS
Yum yum yum, these are a holiday favorite for us. Love the texture of the cookies and the pecan crunch!
Francine
Love sugar free recipes
Catherine
Can you use te little red cherries in the jar in the middle my mom use to make some something like this and called them grandma surprise cookies
Lisa MarcAurele
You can add those cherries if you don't mind the added sugar.