Keto Christmas Sugar Cookies

**Prep Time:** 20 minutes | **Cook Time:** 12 minutes | **Servings:** 24

## Description
Festive sugar cookies made keto! Perfect for cutting into holiday shapes and decorating.

## Ingredients
– 2.5 cups almond flour, super fine
– 1/2 cup butter, softened
– 1/2 cup erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
– 1 large egg
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1/2 tsp almond extract
– 1/2 tsp baking powder
– Pinch of salt
– Sugar-free sprinkles for decorating (optional)

**For Icing:**
– 1 cup powdered erythritol
– 2-3 tbsp heavy cream
– 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
– Food coloring (optional)

## Instructions
1. In a bowl, cream together butter and sweetener until fluffy.
2. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
3. In a separate bowl, mix almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
5. Divide dough in half and wrap in plastic wrap.
6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 2 days).
7. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
8. Roll dough between two sheets of parchment to 1/4-inch thickness.
9. Cut into holiday shapes with cookie cutters.
10. Place on prepared baking sheets.
11. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
12. Cool completely before decorating.
13. For icing: Mix powdered erythritol, cream, and vanilla. Add food coloring if desired.
14. Decorate cookies and let icing set.

## Nutrition Information (per cookie, without icing)
– **Calories:** 85
– **Total Fat:** 7g
– **Protein:** 3g
– **Total Carbs:** 3g
– **Fiber:** 1g
– **Net Carbs:** 2g

## FAQ

**Q: Why chill the dough?**
A: Almond flour dough is soft when warm. Chilling makes it easier to roll and cut.

**Q: Can I freeze these?**
A: Yes! Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months.

**Q: Where do I find sugar-free sprinkles?**
A: Check specialty stores or online. Lily’s makes sugar-free options.

## Tags
#keto #christmas #cookies #holiday #lowcarb #sugarcookies #festive #baking