Creating grain-free keto Christmas sugar cookies can be a delightful way to enjoy holiday treats without straying from a ketogenic diet. Here’s a simple recipe to make these delicious cookies:

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour
• 1/3 cup coconut flour
• 1/2 cup erythritol (or another keto-friendly sweetener)
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: 1/2 tsp almond extract for extra flavor

Icing (Optional)

• 1/4 cup powdered erythritol
• 1 tbsp heavy cream or coconut milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Natural food coloring (if desired)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together almond flour, coconut flour, erythritol, baking powder, and salt.
3. Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract (and almond extract, if using). Mix until well combined.
4. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
5. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This makes it easier to roll and cut.
6. Roll and Cut: Place the dough between two pieces of parchment paper and roll to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut into desired shapes.
7. Baking: Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
8. Cooling: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Icing (Optional): Mix the powdered erythritol, cream, and vanilla extract to create a keto-friendly icing. Add natural food coloring if desired. Decorate the cooled cookies.
10. Enjoy: Once the icing has set, your keto Christmas sugar cookies are ready to be enjoyed!

Remember, these cookies will be more delicate than traditional sugar cookies due to the absence of gluten, so handle them with care. Enjoy your grain-free, keto-friendly Christmas treat!