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Powdered sugar-dusted nutty shortbread cookies, a delightful low sugar Christmas dessert, on a dark surface with festive bokeh lights.

Delicious Low Sugar Christmas Dessert: Healthy Snowball Cookies

These healthy snowball cookies are a festive, low sugar Christmas dessert made with almond flour, butter, pecans, and powdered low-carb sweetener. Gluten-free and simple to prepare, they’re the perfect treat to enjoy without guilt.
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Course: Cookies, Dessert, Holiday
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Low-Carb
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup finely ground almond flour
  • 3 tbsp softened organic butter (or ghee, or vegan butter)
  • 5–6 tbsp powdered low-carb sweetener (erythritol or monk fruit), divided
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix almond flour, softened butter, 3 tbsp of the sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt until a dough forms.
  3. Fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
  4. Roll tablespoons of dough into balls and place on prepared baking sheet, 1 inch apart.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes, until bottoms are golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  6. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and cool completely for 10 minutes.
  7. Roll cooled cookies in remaining 2–3 tbsp powdered sweetener until well coated.

Notes

Use powdered erythritol or monk fruit blend as your sweetener for a sugar-free option. Almond flour keeps them naturally gluten-free. For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter.