If you have been following my blog for a while, you know that my sweet tooth runs deep. I love sweets, especially desserts. So, when I found out I needed to lose weight, I set out to find a way to satisfy my sweet tooth without the added sugar. Ultimately, I ended up with these keto walnut snowball cookies (sugar-free).
It’s no secret that I have a bit of a sweet tooth. I’m not saying I’m a huge fan of cookies, cake and other sugary treats though, because I’m not. I’m not saying that I have to avoid sugar in my cooking, or at the dinner table. I’m just saying that I choose to eat healthier most of the time.
If you’re like me and are following a ketogenic diet, you may have heard of the “Nutella Snowball Cookie.” They’re delicious, but getting the ingredients together can be a bit of a challenge. This recipe uses almond flour to create delicious keto dough. It’s low carb, sugar-free, and made with just a few ingredients.
We’ve come the closest to creating an identical copy of the non-keto recipe with these Snowball Cookies with Walnuts. You’ve probably seen them referred to as Russian tea cakes, Italian wedding cookies, or even Mexican wedding cookies, but whatever you name them, they’re a must-try Christmas treat! We promise you’ll discover your new favorite cookie recipe and find yourself wanting them all year. They’re simple to prepare and much simpler to consume.
What’s the Difference Between Italian & Mexican Wedding Cookies?
If you’re not sure what snowball cookies are, we’ve got some information for you! It’s fascinating that such basic circular Christmas cookies have so many titles! These elegant keto snowball cookies are inspired by a popular delicacy from across the globe. From Spain and Italy to Mexico and Russia, each nation seems to have its own distinct flavor. It turns out that the variation in nation is due to nut preference (1). We used walnuts, but if you want to make cookies that are really unique to your nation, do some research to figure out whatever nut is native to your region! These cookies will be sugar-free, gluten-free/keto, and delicious regardless of whatever nut you choose.
Keto Snowball Cookies: How to Make Them
We’re here to assist you if you’re ready to tackle these festive sweets. We’ll have you ready in no time with a step-by-step ingredient and instruction rundown! This snowball cookie recipe takes 1 hour and 5 minutes to make, but it’s well worth it! This cookie recipe may be made in bulk and frozen for use throughout the season.
Ingredients:
The importance of high-quality ingredients cannot be overstated, and if you like cookies, these keto ingredients will blow your mind. A delicious Christmas cookie begins with low-carb and low-sugar components so you don’t get a stomach ache afterwards. The most effective keto ingredients are:
- 1 cup walnuts– Play around with the nuts if you want to have some fun. We’ve tried both pecans and almonds previously, and they’re both delicious. Just make sure they’re cut down to a manageable size.
- 1/2 cup coconut flour (plus 1-2 tbsp at the end)– This is not the same as almond flour (see notes below)
- 1/2 cup melted butter– You may use coconut oil instead of butter if you want to avoid dairy, but it may not have the same taste.
- 1 big egg- For the finest high quality egg, we recommend free range or pasture reared eggs.
- 1/2 cup confectioner’s swerve– The secret to that powdered sugar finish is right here. Swerve is a low-carb/keto sweetener that works well in recipes that don’t call for regular powdered sugar. If you don’t have powdered sweetener on hand, granular sweetener pulsed through a coffee grinder will suffice.
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract– Vanilla extract enhances the cookie’s other warming and nutty tastes. Look for vanilla extract that is either pure or contains alcohol. Anything else may have sugar or corn syrup added to it.
- 50 drops liquid stevia– This is the primary sweetener used in the preparation of the keto snowball biscuits. Coconut sugar is not used since it may raise blood sugar levels and lead you to lose ketosis. The easiest way to make sugar-free snowball cookies is to use a stevia filling.
Coconut Flour or Almond Flour?
We do not use almond flour in this recipe for keto snowball cookies. After a lot of testing, we discovered that coconut flour works best in this keto recipe. Coconut flour, unlike almond flour, is more “powdery,” which aids in the creation of melt-in-your-mouth keto snowball cookies. Unfortunately, coconut flour and almond flour are not interchangeable. These two flours, unlike coconut and almond milk, are not interchangeable. Because almond flour is less absorbent, more flour is needed to create the same keto recipe. You’ll need approximately 3 times as much almond flour to create this recipe. The texture may still alter as a result of this. We typically buy our coconut flour from Amazon if we’re searching for a decent brand.
What is Erythritol from Confections?
Confection erythritol is a powdered sweetener that is often substituted for powdered sugar in baked goods. It’s low-carb and keto-friendly, with no rise in blood sugar. It’s ideal for those with diabetes or those on a ketogenic diet. Most health food shops have it, but if you can’t locate any, you can crush some granular erythritol into a powder in a coffee grinder.
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, egg, stevia, and vanilla extract and put aside. Make sure the butter is melted, but not too hot, or the eggs will be cooked.
- Pulse the walnuts in a food processor until they are finely ground. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the walnut flour, coconut flour, and 1/4 cup swerve. – Combine until everything is thoroughly combined and no large clumps remain. Don’t overprocess the walnuts since you want walnut flour, not butter.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in two parts and whisk to incorporate.
- The dough should be soft but stiff enough to roll into balls without sticking to your hands. If the dough is too soft, mix in 1-2 tablespoons more coconut flour.
- Line the parchment paper with 15 equal-sized balls. There’s no need to be concerned since they won’t spread in the oven. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 30 minutes.
- Allow the balls to cool for 5 minutes before rolling them in the remaining 1/4 cup swerve powdered sweetener. Place them back on the parchment paper and let aside for another 20-30 minutes to cool completely before eating! – The trick to getting it to stick like powdered sugar is to use powdered sweetness. If you don’t have powdered sweetener, pulse granular sweetener a few times in a coffee grinder.
Whether you’re reading this for the first or second time, you’ll have the greatest sugar-free snowball cookies ever the next time you make them! We hope you’re looking forward to trying this dish.
Snowball Cookies that are Keto-Friendly: How to Store Them
You’re ready to take on the holiday season now that you’ve discovered the ideal keto-friendly Christmas cookie! The only thing that’s missing are leftover cookies so you may eat them again and again. Making a double batch and freezing the excess is recommended. You may keep them in the fridge for up to 10 days if you store them in an airtight container. Alternatively, freeze them in layers between wax paper in an airtight container.
Recipes with Walnuts that We Love!
Walnuts are, in our view, one of the finest nuts. They offer an excellent macro profile for a low-carb diet and create delicious sweets! Apart from this recipe, Matt’s favorite cookies are our walnut spiced cookies, which are made entirely of walnut flour! We usually keep a large bag of walnuts in our pantry that we can grind into flour or coarsely chop and add to salads, desserts, and even pesto sauce!
The Most Delicious Christmas Recipes…
Though this has to be our favorite Christmas recipe, we have plenty of other options on our food blog. We have keto Christmas cookies, almond flour recipes, and gluten free keto recipes, all of which are sugar free & low carb!
- Keto Pecan Pie– A holiday-friendly keto pecan pie recipe. Even if pumpkin pie is your go-to dessert, this keto pecan pie will blow you away!
- Low-carb stuffing – Looking for a delicious main dish? We have it as well! Hearty sausage is ideal for a savory stuffing that is both warming and filling.
- A Cookie Roundup– This delicious roundup of our favorite cookies may help you quickly narrow down the sugar-free cookies you must bake this holiday season.
- Side Dishes- From green bean casserole to cornbread, we offer the finest sides!
- Gingerbread cake– This delicious cake is topped with cream cheese icing and spiced to taste exactly like the gingerbread men you remember from your childhood.
We’ve got everything you’re searching for this Christmas season! You have everything you need to make the ideal Christmas meal.
Snowball Cookies with Walnuts
This is the recipe for you if you’re still uncertain what to prepare for your friends and family for Christmas and want to try making keto snowball cookies! Your family won’t be able to know that these cookies are low in carbohydrates since they are sugar and gluten free. The soft keto snowball cookies are almost too good to eat. Even the pickiest holiday eaters will appreciate these! You may simply modify this recipe to create a batch that is rolled in regular sugar for non-keto eaters. If walnut keto snowball cookies are on your recipe list for the year, you’re in for a treat.
Walnut Snowball Cookies
Soft walnut snowball cookies that melt in your tongue. This recipe produces the ideal Christmas cookies for the holidays!
1 hour and 5 minutes total
15 cookies per serving
127 calories per serving
15-minute prep time
30 minutes to prepare
Walnut Snowball Cookie Cooking Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, stevia, and vanilla essence.
- Pulse the walnuts in a food processor until they are finely ground. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the walnut flour, coconut flour, and 1/4 cup swerve. Combine.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in two parts and whisk to incorporate.
- The dough should be sticky but stiff enough to roll into balls without sticking to your hands at this stage. If the consistency isn’t perfect, add 1-2 tbsp more coconut flour and mix well.
- Line the parchment paper with 15 equal-sized balls. In the oven, they will not spread. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 30 minutes.
- Allow 5 minutes for the balls to cool before rolling them in the remaining 1/4 cup swerve. Place them back on the parchment paper and let aside for another 20-30 minutes to cool completely before eating
