Coconut Flour Keto Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Keto Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1/3 cup Unsalted butter ((softened; or coconut oil for dairy-free)); 1/3 cup Besti Allulose; 2 large Eggs; 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp Baking powder; 1/4 tsp Sea salt; 1/2 cup Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour; 1/4 tsp Xanthan gum ((optional, for softer, sturdier, and less crumbly cookies)); 2/3 recipe Keto Cream Cheese Frosting; 4 tsp Sugar-free sprinkles

Jump to recipeLow carb keto sugar cookies with coconut flour are perfect for any holiday! This 20-minute keto sugar cookie recipe has sugar-free options for sprinkles and frosting, too.

By Maya Krampf

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So you’re all into your keto lifestyle, but thinking you won’t be able to make your favorite sugar cookies this year? Think. Again. My keto sugar cookies are here to save the day! You can even frost and decorate this keto sugar cookie recipe – I doubt anyone will know the difference. And talk about easy! These coconut flour sugar cookies take just 20 minutes start-to-finish. Make these low carb sugar cookies any time of year, just change up the cookie cutters and sprinkles to match the holiday.

I have plenty of keto cookie recipes with almond flour, but many of you have been asking me for low carb cookies with coconut flour, so here they are! Grab your cookie cutters and go make the best keto sugar cookie recipe out there.

Are Sugar-Free Cookies Keto Friendly?

The answer all depends on what kind of sugar cookies you are talking about! 😉 This keto sugar cookie recipe is obviously keto friendly and has just 1 gram net carb per cookie.

Traditional sugar-free cookies may be lower in sugar but still made with white flour and would still be high in carbohydrates. Stick with my coconut flour cut out cookies for sugar-free, keto sugar cookies!

How To Make Keto Sugar Cookies With Coconut Flour

These keto chewy sugar cookies can be made in just 2o minutes!

Make the coconut flour sugar cookie dough. Beat the butter and sweetener until fluffy.

Beat in remaining ingredients. Beat in eggs, vanilla, baking powder, and sea salt. Gradually beat in coconut flour.

Thicken the keto sugar cookies coconut flour dough. Sprinkle the xanthan gum over cookies dough, then beat in. Let the cookie dough sit for a few minutes, which is important to let it thicken.
Form your cookies. Use a cookie scoop and flatten with your palm, or cut out cookies using cookie cutters.

Bake your gluten free coconut flour Christmas cookies. Bake cookies until they firm up, but are still soft, about 7-8 minutes.

TIP: The cookies won’t darken much, and will continue to firm up as they cool. Be careful to not over bake them, as coconut flour can dry out easily.

Make keto cream cheese frosting and keto sprinkles if you are making keto frosted sugar cookies (highly recommended! ;)). Let cookies cool completely and then frost. Add sprinkles for a festive touch.

Here’s how they look if you do cut-out shapes? So cute!

How Many Carbs In A Sugar Cookie?

These low carb keto sugar cookies have just 1 gram net carb per cookie! Crazy! The full nutrition stats can be found in the recipe card below.

How To Store Coconut Flour Sugar Cookies

Store this coconut flour sugar cookie recipe in an airtight container. The cookies can be left at room temperature for 4-5 days, or you can freeze them if you need to store them for a longer period of time.

Can You Freeze Low Carb Sugar Cookies?

Yes, you can absolutely freeze these low carb keto sugar cookies. If they are frosted, freeze them in a single layer. Once they are frozen solid, they can be transferred to a freezer bag.

When you’re ready to eat, simply remove from the freezer and let thaw to desired temp or consistency. The sugar free coconut flour cookies will last 2-3 months in the freezer.

More Keto Cookie Recipes

If you like these sugar free keto cookies, you might like some of my other low carb keto desserts:

Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies – These are a classic for a reason! I highly recommend keeping a bag in your freezer at all times. These ones are made with almond flour, but try these coconut flour chocolate chip cookies too!
Coconut Flour Keto Shortbread Cookies – These are a great cookie to gift to others – they are so cute and everyone loves shortbread.
Gluten-Free Ginger Snaps – Add these to your holiday baking list!
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein Cookies – It’s a hybrid protein bar and cookie, all rolled into one.
Low Carb Cream Cheese Cookies – This quick and easy cookie recipe makes it easy to squash those cookie cravings.

If you want a paleo version of sugar cookies, try these paleo “sugar” cookies.

Tools To Make Keto Sugar Cookies

Tap the links below to see the items used to make this recipe.

Hand Mixer – I love that this small hand mixer can do anything that a larger one can, but it tucks away in the cupboard when I don’t need it.
Small Cookie Dough Scoop – If you aren’t rolling out these keto diet sugar cookies, use a small cookie dough scoop so the cookies are uniform in size.
Holiday Cookie Cutters – You need these to turn low sugar coconut flour cookies into keto Christmas sugar cookies! They include fun shapes like trees, angels, snowflakes, and more.
Sugar-Free Keto Sprinkles – These are the sprinkles pictured in this post. They may not be as vibrant, but they are all-natural and made without sugars and artificial colors, and that’s what’s important to me!

Coconut Flour Keto Sugar Cookies Recipe

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63 Comments

Jeanette
0 January 2, 2022Reply

My daughter loved this recipe. She’s on a keto diet and usually, I make her chocolate cookies. But when she saw this with frosting she asked me to make them for Christmas. I did and they were so easy. She loved them and the cream cheese frosting you recommended and I ordered the sprinkles from Amazon. It was a great success. I would definitely make them again.
Harold Pringer
0 December 4, 2021Reply

Very delicious; I’m very new to keto, and this is my first time baking keto cookies; mine came out delicious, but a little on the spongy side just after cooling, is this to be expected?
- Harold Pringer
  0 December 4, 2021Reply
  
  I should’ve mentioned that I used Erythritol as my sweetener.
- Wholesome Yum D
  0 December 6, 2021Reply
  
  Hi Harold, Yes, you should allow the cookies to cool and firm up after baking.
Francy Moll
0 November 21, 2021Reply

Another great recipe. The texture is a tiny bit crumbly but they are pretty close to regular cookies. I like coconut flour instead of almond flour as I feel it makes the texture lighter.
Francy
0 November 7, 2021Reply

I actually feel like I’m eating cookies! These are really good and have a great texture. I used Monkfruit sweetener because that is what I had on hand, They have a “cooling” sensation I can’t get past. I need to find a better mix of sweeteners that don’t have the cooling effect. All in all, these are great for keto!
- Wholesome Yum D
  0 November 8, 2021Reply
  
  Hi Francy, I suggest Wholesome Yum Foods Allulose. Unlike other sweeteners, it also does not have any cooling sensation.
  - Francy Moll
    0 November 21, 2021Reply
    
    I made them again and posted another review. Allulose does make them good!
Lisa Evans
0 July 23, 2021Reply

Delicious! Very easy to make.
Sherry Campbell
0 April 13, 2021Reply

Easy to make, not too sweet and great without the frosting; on a rainy day I decided to make these and my husband and I both ate 5 of them! I put a few sugar free sprinkles on top. Now my husband is eating them with his frozen yogurt (he’s not keto).
Jolynn
0 March 26, 2021Reply

Hi there, thanks for this recipe, I can’t wait to try it as is. But I am also looking for something a lot like this that I can add some extra protein too, to have almost like a quick breakfast cookie bar style thing. Do you think it would mess this recipe up too much to add some protein isolate? Thanks for any help! Love the website and I’ve already made the coconut flour tortillas. They are amazing and a lifesaver for me!
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 March 26, 2021Reply
  
  Hi Jolynn, I don’t recommend adding protein powder to this recipe, it would change the texture too much. I have a recipe for Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies and Protein Cookie Dough Bites that both contain protein in the recipe. I hope this helps!
- Jolynn Jarvis
  0 March 27, 2021Reply
  
  Thanks so much for the info and love the idea for the protein breakfast cookie! Will try all of these!
Jennifer Smith
0 March 23, 2021Reply

If I only have your allulose/monkfruit blend, I should use less, right? Thank you.
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 March 24, 2021Reply
  
  Hi Jennifer, Yes, reduce the amount to 1/4 cup of Monk Fruit Allulose Blend. This Sweetener Calculator is a great tool to bookmark for sweetener conversions.
  - Veronica
    0 May 24, 2021Reply
    
    Hello how much for replacement of the allulose to stevia? Since I use stevia only and date syrup or honey.
    - Wholesome Yum M
      0 May 24, 2021Reply
      
      Hi Veronica, This recipe will not work with a liquid stevia sweetener, but it will work with a granulated stevia baking blend. You can use this sweetener calculator to determine how much you will need. Enjoy!
Jessie
0 January 21, 2021Reply

I just wanted to say thank you so much for posting this recipe. I tried this the other day and it is amazing! I’m not gonna lie, I was quite surprised at how wonderful they were! I’m going to be making more tonight. Thanks again!!!❤️
Rachel Castaneda
0 December 24, 2020Reply

Used monk fruit sugar. Pretty underwhelming but not terrible.
RS
0 December 17, 2020Reply

Thank you for this wonderful recipe! I was excited to find that it’s made with coconut flour as I prefer that. These are some of the best low carb and keto cookies I’ve had! The taste reminds me of the sugar cookies I’ve been used to. Except much more suited to my new diet! Highly recommend!
Kira
0 December 13, 2020Reply

These cookies turned out tasty. I used coconut oil instead of butter, so I feel like they had more of a coconut flavor. The dough was a little crumbly and I couldn’t make a balls, so I put a few splashes of heavy whipping cream and it made the dough moist and I was able to form the balls. I put keto buttercream frosting on top. Yum!
Missy
0 December 6, 2020Reply

I have an egg allergy which really stinks when one is trying to do keto. Any chance you’ve tried this with egg replacement like flax? I know coconut flour requires a lot of moisture. Any help/recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 December 7, 2020Reply
  
  Hi Missy, Yes, flax eggs should work fine, but they may be a bit more delicate.
Roberta
0 November 20, 2020Reply

Maya, please… could you help me to make my nephew happy and make some sugar-free sprinkles? I can’t find none here where we live nor on Amazon in our Country and can’t imagine how to elaborate a recipe to get something similar…I hope you’ll find something to suggest us 🙂
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 November 21, 2020Reply
  
  Hi Roberta, I don’t have a recipe for keto sprinkles, but you can make royal icing with Besti sweeteners and food coloring. Let it dry overnight and then chop into sprinkles.
Erin McCallum
0 November 13, 2020Reply

By far the best Keto cookie using coconut flour. I can’t use almond flour so I’m always excited to find a new recipe using coconut flour but usually I am disappointed because they turn out dry. NOT the case with your cookie. Moist, light and fluffy and not too sweet – absolutely delicious. I made the cream cheese icing and another great recipe. The combo is delicious. Thanks so much, I am adding this to my book and I know I will use it often!
Jack
0 October 4, 2020Reply

Is 1/3 cup butter realy 56g? Google says its 75g please help
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 October 5, 2020Reply
  
  Hi Jack, Thank you for catching this! The recipe has been updated with the correct amount of butter on the metric version of the recipe.
- Nancy
  0 January 11, 2022Reply
  
  My tummy and intestinal system can’t handle stright Allulose. I do have your monk fruit blend. But was wondering if Botha sweetener would replace the Allulose . Thanks for all your wonderful recipes ❤️🌹🙂
  - Maya | Wholesome Yum
    0 January 11, 2022Reply
    
    Hi Nancy, I haven’t tried that. You could try it, the texture might be different but should still work.
Shane
0 August 23, 2020Reply

Beats around the bush. I JUST WANT TO KNOW TWO THINGS… INGREDIENTS, and INSTRUCTIONS.
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 August 23, 2020Reply
  
  Hi Shane, The ingredients and instructions are located in the recipe card. If you cannot see it, you may want to check your browser settings to make sure you aren’t viewing the website in ‘Reader Mode.’
- MarthaJane Murphy
  0 October 28, 2020Reply
  
  I love these cookies!! Substituted lemon extract and monk sugar. My biggest issue is not eating all of them.
Amy
0 August 15, 2020Reply

Wow these are absolutely best keto cookie that I’ve made so far (not sure if I’ll waste my time on any other cookie recipe). These are by the fluffiest, lightest and moist cookie by far. I was skeptical with the coconut flour because I don’t care for coconut or coconut flavor but didn’t taste it at all. I didn’t add the frosting since I added Lily’s butterscotch chips. The actual cookie wasn’t very sweet. I was able to get 16 cookies out of the recipe. I gave 6 to a friend but due to my lack of self control and how delicious they are, they may all be gone today. I can see myself using this recipe to make chocolate chip cookies too. Thank you Maya for another outstanding recipe!
- MarthaJane
  0 October 28, 2020Reply
  
  I love these cookies!! Substituted lemon extract and monk sugar. My biggest issue is not eating all of them.
Diane Sheats
0 August 8, 2020Reply

Maya, I really look forward to trying these, mainly because almond flour is so expensive! Coconut flour recipes use so much less flour, too, and although almond flour baked goods are nutritious (all that protein!) sometimes I want something not so heavy.

I got excited when I saw your link titled “Coconut Flour Keto Shortbread Cookies – These are a great cookie to gift to others – they are so cute and everyone loves shortbread.” But taping took me to Almond Flour Shortbread (which I had already bookmarked to try soon). I thought you would like to fix that typo.

THANKS again for your amazing site and fabulous recipes. 🙂
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 August 9, 2020Reply
  
  Hi Diane, Thanks so much for letting me know! I hope you enjoy the Coconut Flour Cookies!
Robin Swett
0 July 15, 2020Reply

The cookies are very good!! I have tried so many recipes with almond flour and they all taste gritty. So glad to find these made with coconut flour. I didnt use the xanthan gum. I think I would bake mine just a minute or two longer to get a little more crispy. Topped w 1/2 recipe cream cheese icing & pecan pieces
Rita
0 July 4, 2020Reply

I didn’t enjoy the cake like spongy texture, most sugar cookies I am fond of are more dense
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 August 1, 2020Reply
  
  Hi Rita, Sorry these weren’t to your taste. If you are looking for a denser and more crisp cookie, I suggest trying Low Carb Cream Cheese Cookies.
Julie Bunn
0 July 2, 2020Reply

Absolutely love your sugar cookie recipe! Was wondering if you have a chocolate sugar cookie recipe?
- Melissa
  0 July 2, 2020Reply
  
  Hi Julie, I don’t have a chocolate recipe at the moment, but I do have a keto chocolate frosting recipe that would be delicious on these cookies!
- Lynn
  0 January 4, 2021Reply
  
  Maybe sub 1 T cocoa for 1 T coconut flour. ???
Ana
0 June 9, 2020Reply

Just made this and I LOVE THE FLAVOR!!! I would like to try to do some sort of crisp coconut cookies with this to have with coffee (that is how it is served in several coffee shops in my country, the Dominican Republic), I was thinking on rolling up the dough very thin between two sheets of parchment paper and skip the xhantam gum so they get more crispy and crumbly, please let me know if you have any other suggestion to make them extra crispy.

Thanks for all the recipes that you share, You are awesome!
April Leger
0 June 9, 2020Reply

These turned out so good! I decided not to use the Xanthan gum and the texture was perfect – just the right balance of chewy and crispy. My husband, who is diabetic absolutely loved them. They were yummy plain, but the cream cheese frosting put them on another level! Yum-O!
Celest
0 May 12, 2020Reply

My cookies came out perfect! Thanks!
Reanna
0 April 29, 2020Reply

These are so delicious and easy! I also made the keto cream cheese icing and LET ME TELL YOU I’m in loveee. (Side note: my bf is not keto and loved these!)
rose mary agee
0 March 18, 2020Reply

Do you have recipes for scones?
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 March 19, 2020Reply
  
  Hi Rose Mary, You can find my recipe for Almond Flour Blueberry Scones here!
Annette Callaghan
0 February 11, 2020Reply

I need to replace the Allulose as I live in South Africa and your brand is not available here. Is there an alternative please? Thank you.
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 February 26, 2020Reply
  
  Hi Annette, I think the most widely available keto friendly sweetener is erythritol. That is most likely what you will find in your area. I hope this helps.
Glory Moore
0 December 28, 2019Reply

Used this recipe for Christmas and LOVED the cookies! Very versatile too if you just change the way you decorate them. Everyone I shared them with had positive opinions and I thought they were fantastic! I am a cookie lover and I love these cookies!
Caroline
0 December 22, 2019Reply

Can you use stevia instead of Allulose with the same measurement given in the recipe?
- Maya | Wholesome Yum
  0 December 30, 2019Reply
  
  Hi Caroline, It would not be the same measurement. Check the sweetener conversion calculator here to determine the amount – it will vary widely depending on the brand and blend of stevia.
Carolyn
0 December 20, 2019Reply

Hi Maya,
I can’t get allulose here in Australia. Would xylitol be the best alternative ?
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 January 14, 2020Reply
  
  Hi Carolyn, Erythritol or Xylitol are good alternatives to allulose. They both have a slight cooling effect to them. If you are sensitive to that, I suggest going with an erythritol blend, which is not as noticable.
Cindy
0 December 20, 2019Reply

Where can I get allulose? I want to make these for the holiday!
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 January 11, 2020Reply
  
  Hi Cindy! I have my own lineup of keto sweeteners – Besti! We have two varieties of allulose: Monk Fruit with Allulose Blend, which is just as sweet as sugar; and Pure Allulose, which is 70% as sweet as sugar. Both are great options as daily use replacement for sugar, including baking and cooking applications. You can read about our full line of sweeteners and their best uses HERE: The Best Keto Sweeteners List & Comparison
Taylor
0 December 20, 2019Reply

These were so yummy! So soft with amazing flavor. Will definitely make again!
Jacki DeVaney
0 December 19, 2019Reply

Is it possible to substitute Swerve or Lakanto Monk Fruit in place of the allulose?
- Maya | Wholesome Yum
  0 December 20, 2019Reply
  
  Hi Jacki, Yes, but the texture won’t be quite as nice. If you prefer erythritol or monk fruit sweetener, I recommend my natural keto sweeteners here. Hope you’ll give them a try!
dave
0 December 17, 2019Reply

Do these cookies turn out crispy or have a snap?
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 December 18, 2019Reply
  
  Hi Dave, These sugar cookies are pretty soft. Think more ‘lofthouse’ style sugar cookies.