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Published: Aug 1, 2019 · by: jenniferbanz

Soft Keto Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing

Super Soft Keto Sugar Cookies are made with almond flour and they are drizzled with a delicious cream cheese icing.  These low carb, super soft keto cookies are the perfect treat that even your kids will enjoy!

soft cookies with icing on a white background

This simple keto sugar cookie recipe only uses 5 ingredients and one bowl!  Top them with the optional icing and you will never know these are low carb.  Even my kids love them!

Lets get started making these cookies!

First things first we need to add our dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl.  That would be almond flour, sweetener, baking soda and salt.

Go ahead and add your softened butter and vanilla.

All of the measurements for the ingredients are down in the recipe card.

Beat with an electric mixer until mixed well.  You can mix these by hand as well, but a hand mixer works better, of course.

Your batter will be thick like this...

Mixed ingredients for keto sugar cookies in a glass bowl

Next, scoop out into nine even sized cookies and press with a damp flat bottom cup or measuring cup.  We dampened the bottom of the cup so the batter doesn't stick.  You want the bottom of the cup to be completely flat.

Like this...

pressing sugar cookies with a measuring scoop

Place into the refrigerator for five minutes to firm up. These are going to be so good!

raw sugar cookie dough ready for the refrigerator

Bake in the oven at 350F for 10 to 12 minutes.

Cookies will begin to brown on the bottom when they are ready. Smells so good!

For the final step... Who doesn't love cream cheese icing on their sugar cookies?

Take all your icing ingredients, put in a small bowl and whisk until smooth.

Making sure it will be thin enough to drizzle.

You may need to add more heavy cream to get the proper consistency.

Drizzle over your cookies and enjoy the sweet treat!

cookies with icing

Like this recipe for Keto Sugar Cookies? Check out my other dessert recipes

Keto Mug Cake - 1 minute in the microwave is all you need to make this delicious chocolate mug cake.

To Die for Keto Brownies - Super rich and chocolatey and easy to make

keto snowball cookies - Your favorite Christmas Cookie made low carb

Keto Chocolate Mousse - Another easy decadent treat that only requires a few ingredients and a few minutes.

 Did you make this Keto Sugar Cookie Recipe?  Tag me on Instagram so I can see! @lowcarbwithjennifer
soft low carb sugar cookies with drizzle icing

The Best Keto Sugar Cookies

These super soft low carb and keto Sugar Cookies are made with almond flour and taste just like a cookie you would get at a bakery. They are easy to make and topped with a delicious cream cheese icing.
4.91 from 11 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 9 cookies
Calories: 138kcal
Author: Jennifer Banz

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup almond flour (click here to see my favorite on Amazon)
  • ¼ teaspoon Baking soda
  • ⅓ cup Powdered Sweetener (Click here to see my favorite on Amazon)
  • ½ cup Softened butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • Pinch of salt

For icing

  • ⅓ cup Powdered Sweetener (Click here to see my favorite on Amazon)
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Heavy cream
  • 2 ounces Softened cream cheese

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350F and line a 9x13 baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat
  • Combine almond flour, baking soda, powdered sweetener, and salt in a large bowl
  • Add in butter and vanilla and beat with an electric mixer until all combined
  • Scoop out into nine cookies and press with a damp flat bottom cup or measuring cup.
  • Place in refrigerator for five minutes
  • Bake in a 350 F oven for 10-12 minutes. Cookies will begin to brown on the bottom when they are ready.

For the icing

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well until smooth. You want the mixture to be thin enough to drizzle. Add more heavy cream if necessary to achieve proper consistency.
  • Drizzle over the cookies after they have cooled.

Jennifer's tips

  • I like to use a small ice cream scoop or 2 tablespoon size cookie scoop to make sure all of the cookies are even size
  • We dampen the bottom of the cup so the batter doesn't stick.  You want the bottom of the cup you use to be completely flat.
Servings: 9 cookies

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g

Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

Keyword :gluten free, recipe for keto sugar cookies

More Keto Dessert Recipes

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  • Easy Keto Granola
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  • keto Hot Chocolate Recipe - Dairy free option

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    Recipe Reviews




  1. Azanna says

    December 24, 2021 at 2:20 pm

    5 stars
    Wow! My husband's loves these cookies!!! I doubled the recipe, no problem. I did have to add quotes a bit of heavy cream to get it to be "drizzly", but wow!!! Will keep this recipe!!!

    Reply
  2. Rebecca says

    October 15, 2021 at 9:23 pm

    Hi Jennifer are the same as sugarless cookies, we are
    Diabetes

    Reply
  3. Beth says

    June 12, 2021 at 7:15 pm

    I just made these tonight! They are wonderful! I used King Arthur Flour's new sugar alternative which has zero aftertaste and they are awesome!! I make and sell custom cut out sugar cookies. I wish you had a recipe for those! Thanks for all you do!

    Reply
  4. Emily Parker says

    May 19, 2021 at 5:37 pm

    Would these still taste ok if used with granulated sugar?

    Reply
  5. Katherine says

    March 18, 2021 at 8:59 pm

    Making these this week. Is each cookie 3 net carbs?

    Reply
    • jenniferbanz says

      March 19, 2021 at 11:48 am

      Yep!

      Reply
  6. Sheila says

    January 23, 2021 at 1:48 pm

    5 stars
    These cookies were so good. With or without the glaze you won't be disappointed. Thanks for sharing...

    Reply
  7. Pamela Guirl says

    January 07, 2021 at 12:50 pm

    5 stars
    The name says it all! Once again your recipe did the trick! Even without the icing it tastes EXACTLY like the Walkers Shortbread Cookies I love. Thanks for another winner!

    Reply
  8. Eileen Kelly says

    December 29, 2019 at 10:55 am

    5 stars
    I just love these cookies. They are delicious and a super plus is they are easy to make.

    Reply
  9. Pam Greer says

    December 29, 2019 at 10:46 am

    5 stars
    Five ingredients, one bowl and oh so delicious! These are my kind of cookies!

    Reply
  10. Irina says

    December 29, 2019 at 10:44 am

    5 stars
    I love you cookies! And I really like a picture/idea with a cookie bite. I just imagine to go from one cookie to another.... all the cookies will be mine:) Nobody will touch them:)

    Reply
  11. Ali - We Made This Vegan says

    December 29, 2019 at 9:08 am

    These look delicious - my children would love them as they don't like complicated flavours. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  12. Tonje says

    December 29, 2019 at 7:33 am

    5 stars
    Love sugar cookies, don't love sugar. So excited to find this recipe, and it tastes amazing!

    Reply
  13. Olivia says

    November 26, 2019 at 5:34 pm

    5 stars
    I made these today, sooooooo good! I was unsure about my drizzling skills, so I left the icing a little thicker. I dropped the icing onto the center of each cookie and flattened it with the spoon. It looked pretty and was delicious. The icing is incredible.

    Reply
  14. Carol says

    November 05, 2019 at 7:00 pm

    These cookies were delicious. Lordy. So good.
    My macros came out a little higher (without the icing) I'm guessing it's because I used land o' lakes unsalted butter?Or maybe because I used the Walmart Brand of Almond Flour? Not sure. But definitely delicious.

    Reply
    • jenniferbanz says

      November 06, 2019 at 2:09 pm

      It is probably from the almond flour. Be sure to subtract out the erythritol for net carbs!

      Reply
  15. Reyanna says

    October 30, 2019 at 7:04 pm

    Hello! Are the cookie macros for the icing being drizzled? I ask because I totally missed the drizzle instruction and just used up all the glaze by fully glazing each cookie ?

    Also, thank you! This is the first recipe of yours that I have tried but others are on the list!!

    Reply
    • jenniferbanz says

      October 31, 2019 at 9:39 am

      Yes, the macros include the icing.

      Reply
  16. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

    August 14, 2019 at 8:37 am

    5 stars
    Love this idea! Looks so delicious and I can't wait to try it!

    Reply
  17. Jenn says

    August 14, 2019 at 8:34 am

    5 stars
    I'm excited to try this sugar substitute that everyone keeps raving about for keto recipes! Thanks so much for the recipe!!!

    Reply

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