The Best Sugar Free Holiday Cookie Recipes! (2024)

The Best Sugar Free Holiday Cookie Recipes!

This listing has just been updated to include 22 great cookie recipes!

These cookies are perfect for holiday baking.
I like that many of the recipes also have options for keto, low carb, and even gluten free baking.

Be sure to see my entire recipe listing!

You will however, find plenty of sugar free, keto and low carb diet recipe ideas.
Not only dessert recipes, but some tasty meals and appetizers ideas too!

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The Best Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

I have been told that this recipe is The Best Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookies. But to be honest with you, there are few chocolate chip cookies that I will turn down.

This recipe is for those of us who love our cookies but, not all of the sugar that can come with them. Luckily, we can have our cookies and eat them too while we avoid sugar.

IF YOU WERE TO ASK A GROUP OF PEOPLE WHAT THEIR FAVORITE COOKIE IS, I WOULD BET THAT A MAJORITY OF THESE PEOPLE WOULD AGREE ON THE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE.

While chocolate chip may not be the number one favorite cookie for everyone, I would guess that it would place in the top three for most folks. This could have something to do with the variety of ways that you can make these yummy cookies.

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Sugar Free Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

An amazing recipe for the best Sugar Free Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies. These cookies however are also cookies that are soft and chewy with keto and gluten free options.

If you like chocolate with chocolate then you will probably really like this recipe for Sugar Free Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies. This is especially true if you are wanting to not have a lot of sugar in that great tasting cookie!

Sugar Free Brown Butter Pecan Cookies

This delicious recipe for Sugar Free Brown Butter Pecan Cookies has options for low carb, keto, and gluten free cookies as well.

Sugar Free Brown Butter Pecan Cookies are what you get when you mix sweet and salty in a cookie. However, this delicious version is made without adding a bunch of sugar to it!

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Sugar Free Lemon Shortbread Cookies

This recipe for Sugar Free Lemon Shortbread Cookies features two of my favorite things. I am a fan of both lemon anything and shortbread cookies.

Really, shortbread is known for its buttery taste. That buttery taste is enhanced by the crunch that the cookie makes in your mouth when you bite into it. It is no wonder why shortbread is a holiday season favorite!

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Sugar Free Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

I like this delicious and easy recipe for Sugar Free Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies. This is because they can be made low carb, keto, or even gluten free as well.

As you may expect, this recipe is based upon that famous cookie with a chocolate candy in the middle recipe. Hence, there are many people who would refer to this cookie as the “Chocolate Kiss Cookie”.

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Sugar Free Snickerdoodle Cookies

This recipe for these delicious and easy to make Sugar Free Snickerdoodle Cookies has gluten free, low carb, and even keto baking options included!

However, this is that cookie that is especially popular during the fall and holiday seasons. I like to think of this cookie as a fun version of a regular sugar cookie because it has extra texture with a bit of cinnamon on top. Snickerdoodle cookies however are a bit different from sugar cookies. What you may first notice about the Snickerdoodle is that it is a different texture from a sugar cookie. That is, the Snickerdoodle is a more fluffy cookie than the average sugar cookie is.

Sugar Free Ginger Snap Cookies

These delicious and festive Sugar Free Ginger Snap Cookies can be made low in carbs, keto friendly or even gluten free if desired.

This recipe is something that many people have been asking me about for a while. So, it just seemed logical that I would figure out a way to make these cookies happen. As you probably already know, Ginger Snap cookies are a standard cookie to eat during the holiday season.

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Sugar Free Soft Pumpkin Cookies

This delicious and seasonal recipe for Sugar Free Soft Pumpkin Cookies can also be made gluten free, low carb, or keto as well.

To be honest, it is hard to notice that this sugar free cookie tastes any different from the regular sugared pumpkin cookie. I think that likeness in tastes between the two cookies has something to do with the pumpkin that is added. What I should say is that this cookie is more about the pumpkin than it is about the sugar cookie that is part of the recipe.

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Sugar Free Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies

The recipe for Sugar Free Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies features that famous taste that we expect from a cookie such as this one. Not only are we getting that great taste of a chocolate cookie with this, we are also getting a bit of spice to go with it.

This sugar free cookie certainly is a chocolate cookie both in taste and looks.

Most specifically, a chocolate cookie made with the same ingredients that we would use to make sugar free hot chocolate. I know that you would probably agree that hot chocolate is a great tasting chocolate beverage especially during certain times of the year (hello holiday season!).

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Sugar Free Red Velvet Cookies

This is a great cookies to eat during the holiday season. However, Red Velvet cookies are also nice for Valentines day or any day as well. You may have enjoyed a Red Velvet Cake at some time. Red Velvet anything is impressive thanks to its red color. However, there is also a bit of difference in the ingredients that are used in Red Velvet.

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Sugar Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Crinkle cookies that do not have all of the added sugar in them. I like that we can enjoy these cookies. I always love seeing the wonderful variety of cookies that pop up during the holiday season. While we love the usual cookies such as chocolate chip or sugar, sometimes we want something a bit different. That is one reason why crinkle cookies are so popular this time of the year.

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Sugar Free Shortbread Cookies

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I know that shortbread cookies really are more about the butter than anything else. However, shortbread do normally contain a bit of sugar as well. While I would probably never cut back on the butter, at least during the holiday season, I would cut back on the sugar.

There is a lot that you can do with a shortbread cookie recipe.

Obviously, you can simply roll or press the dough into the shape of your choice. As I mentioned, I love putting my shortbread dough through a cookie gun. However, I probably should mention that a cookie gun is a cookie press.
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--JUST ADDED TO THE LIST--

I have updated the Sugar Free Cookies List with 10 additional recipes!

Sugar Free Caramel Thumbprint Cookies
Keto and Sugar Free Almond Butter Cookies.
Sugar Free Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies.
Matcha Sugar Free Snickerdoodle Cookies.
Ultimate Sugar Free S'More Cookie Recipe.
Sugar Free Keto Shortbread.
Also, Sugar Free Jam Filled Cookies.
Keto Sugar Free Mint Cookies
And, Sugar Free Cinnamon Meringue Cookies.
And, Sugar Free Lofthouse Style Cookies.

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The Best Sugar Free Holiday Cookie Recipes! (2024)

FAQs

Are zero sugar cookies good for diabetics? ›

Owing to this, diabetics have a considerable risk of catching infections. These can be cardio-vascular diseases such as CAD with heart attack, angina, stroke. Sugar-free biscuits have zero trans-fat or cholesterol content. It is safe for diabetics and their heart health.

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What does less sugar do to a cookie? ›

When you decrease the sugar in a cookie recipe, you won't just get a result that's less sweet. You'll get cookies that are harder, drier, crumblier, and spread far less. It was also interesting to note that decreasing the sugar also yielded 1 less cookie dough ball.

Do sugar free cookies spike blood sugar? ›

Sugar substitutes don't affect your blood sugar level. In fact, most artificial sweeteners are considered "free foods." Free foods contain less than 20 calories and 5 grams or less of carbohydrates, and they don't count as calories or carbohydrates on a diabetes exchange.

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What dessert is OK for type 2 diabetes? ›

Examples of some diabetes-friendly desserts include:

granola (with no sugar added) and fresh fruit.
trail mix with nuts, seeds, roasted pepitas, and dried cranberries.
graham crackers with nut butter.
angel food cake.
chia seed pudding.
low sugar avocado mousse.
frozen yogurt bites made with plain Greek yogurt and berries.

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What is the least popular Christmas cookie? ›

On the naughty list of cookies, Americans gave the lowest win records to anise cookies, which only won 29% of its matchups.

What is the #1 cookie in the United States? ›

The chocolate chip cookie is far and away America's favorite cookie This should come as no surprise to anyone who enjoys the tasty treat. More than 53% of American adults prefer the cookies over the next most popular kind, peanut butter.

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What is the #1 cookie in the US? ›

America's favorite cookie and the one dubbed “the American cookie” is the Chocolate chip cookie.

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Does Stevia spike blood sugar? ›

Stevia contains high quantities of diterpene glycosides, which cannot be broken down or absorbed by the digestive tract. Therefore, intake of stevia sweetener does not affect the blood glucose level.

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What soda is OK for diabetics? ›

For most people living with diabetes, sugar-free sodas are safe in moderation. But resist the urge to pair something sweet or high in calories with that no-calorie beverage. No, the diet beverage doesn't cancel out the calories in a candy bar.

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Is peanut butter good for diabetics? ›

Peanut butter contains essential nutrients, and it can be part of a healthful diet when a person has diabetes. However, it is important to eat it in moderation, as it contains a lot of calories. People should also make sure their brand of peanut butter is not high in added sugar, salt, or fat.

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What is a good sugar substitute for baking? ›

Here are our top six sugar substitutes when it comes to baking:

Coconut sugar. Play video. ...
Agave nectar or agave syrup. Play video. ...
Fruit concentrates. Unlike fruit juice, which has added sugar, fruit concentrate is basically fruit with the water removed. ...
Maple syrup. ...
Molasses.

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How do you substitute sugar in cookies? ›

General recommended substitution ratios are as follows:

For every cup of sugar, you can replace it with a 1/2 cup to 2/3 cup of honey or 2/3 cup agave.
If using maple syrup or molasses, 3/4 cup to 1 cup will do the trick.

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Can you eat cookies if you have diabetes? ›

The key is moderation. Sweets count as carbohydrates. So, when you choose to eat a sweet, substitute small portions of sweets for other carbohydrates. For example, if you choose to have a cookie at dinner, eat less bread, pasta, potatoes, juice, milk or yogurt at that meal.

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Can a Type 2 diabetic eat Oreo cookies? ›

According to the American Diabetes Association, people with diabetes can still have sweets, chocolate, or other sugary foods as long they are eaten as part of a healthful meal plan or combined with exercise.

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Can diabetics eat baked cookies? ›

All types of desserts are welcome for people with diabetes, as long as they're consumed in moderation and paired with a nutrient that helps slow down digestion, such as fiber, protein and healthy fats.

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What is the healthiest cookies to eat? ›

Oatmeal raisin probably has the best fiber/whole grain, flourless chocolate is better if you're trying to be low carb, meringues are probably lowest calorie. I'd say oatmeal raisin is a very nutritious cookie.

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