31 Keto Christmas Recipes for a Full Holiday Spread

Christmas baking is my favorite time of year. I have tested and refined every holiday recipe until my family stopped being able to tell the difference from traditional versions. These 31 recipes cover cookies, fudge, cakes, hot drinks, gingerbread, and party snacks. Everything you need for a full keto holiday spread.

25 Recipes
3.3g Avg Net Carbs
7–60 Minutes
4.8 Avg Rating (125 reviews)

Cookies and Treats

The holiday cookie plate is non-negotiable. Sugar cookies for decorating, toffee for gifting, and pinwheels that look impressive with minimal effort.

1 conversation heart cookies with different words on them

Keto Sugar Cookies

4.5 (12 ratings)

Cut-out sugar cookies with royal icing, ready for decorating. 2.7g net carbs, makes 12. 11 reviews at 4.5 stars. My annual holiday tradition.

33 min 2.7g net carbs 12 servings
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3 Chocolate covered toffee topped with crushed nuts on a plate stacked up tall.

Keto Toffee

4.5 (11 ratings)

Buttery, crunchy toffee with a chocolate coating. 0.1g net carbs per piece, makes 20. 12 reviews at 4.5 stars. My most-gifted holiday treat.

15 min 0.1g net carbs 20 servings
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5 A bunch of Christmas tree cookies on a plate.

Keto Christmas Tree Cookies

4.7 (3 ratings)

Tree-shaped sugar cookies decorated with green icing. 1.2g net carbs, makes 20. My kids help decorate these every year.

55 min 1.2g net carbs 20 servings
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6 three cookie bars on top of each other with crumbs

Nanaimo Bars

5 (2 ratings)

Three layers: coconut base, custard filling, chocolate top. 6g net carbs. 2 five-star reviews. A Canadian holiday classic made keto.

85 min 6g net carbs 9 servings
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Fudge, Cake, and Pastries

Showpiece desserts for the holiday table. The yule log gets the most attention, but the fudge disappears the fastest.

7 A stacked pile of rich keto fudge squares with chopped walnuts visible inside each piece.

Keto Fudge

5 (1 ratings)

Rich, smooth chocolate fudge that melts in your mouth. 1.2g net carbs per piece, makes 32. My easiest holiday dessert to make in bulk.

60 min 1.2g net carbs 32 servings
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8 A stack of creamy white chocolate fudge squares studded with cranberries and pistachios sits on a white plate.

Keto White Chocolate Fudge

5 (1 ratings)

Creamy white chocolate fudge. 3.5g net carbs per piece, makes 32. I alternate batches of this and the chocolate version.

60 min 3.5g net carbs 32 servings
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9 A chocolate yule log cake decorated with cranberries and rosemary on a wooden board.

Keto Yule Log

Chocolate sponge cake rolled with cream filling, decorated like a log. 3g net carbs, serves 12. The centerpiece of my holiday dessert table.

60 min 3g net carbs 12 servings
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10 A pile a small cakes shaped like Little Debbie's Christmas Trees on a gray plate with Christmas bulbs nearby.

Keto Christmas Tree Cakes

5 (1 ratings)

Mini cakes shaped like Christmas trees with a coating and sprinkles. 3.8g net carbs, makes 20. Inspired by the Little Debbie originals.

60 min 3.8g net carbs 20 servings
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Hot Drinks and Eggnog

I keep a pot of something warm going all December. Hot chocolate, eggnog, and peppermint mocha are in constant rotation.

14 two elegant looking frozen hot cocoa topped with berries and whipped cream

Frozen Hot Chocolate

5 (1 ratings)

Blended frozen hot chocolate, thick like a milkshake. 2.8g net carbs. 2 five-star reviews. A cold twist on the classic.

5 min 2.8g net carbs 4 servings
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Gingerbread

Gingerbread in every form I could think of. Muffins for breakfast, chaffles for a quick treat, pancakes for Christmas morning, and a chaffle house for the kids.

17 multiple muffins frosted with cream frosting and a gingerbread man cookie cutter nearby

Keto Gingerbread Muffins

5 (2 ratings)

Warm, spiced gingerbread muffins. 2.9g net carbs, makes 12. 2 five-star reviews. I bake a batch every December morning.

30 min 2.9g net carbs 12 servings
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19 dollup of whipped cream on low-carb gingerbread pancakes

Keto Gingerbread Pancakes

4.8 (10 ratings)

Gingerbread-spiced pancakes for Christmas morning. 4.8g net carbs, makes 7. My kids wake up excited for these.

12 min 4.8g net carbs 7 servings
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Party Snacks and Extras

The savory and snackable options for holiday gatherings. Puff pastry trees, stuffed mushrooms, and peppermint ice cream round things out.

21 Keto puff pastry christmas trees dusted with parmesan cheese and parsley and topped with a cheese star.

Keto Puff Pastry Trees

5 (1 ratings)

Puff pastry twisted into Christmas tree shapes. 4g net carbs, makes 11. A savory appetizer that looks festive.

60 min 4g net carbs 11 servings
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22 Cheesy stuffed mushrooms on a tray next to fresh thyme.

Keto Stuffed Mushrooms

Cream cheese and herb stuffed mushrooms, baked until golden. 2g net carbs, makes 20. 2 five-star reviews. My go-to holiday appetizer.

35 min 2g net carbs 20 servings
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23 pull-apart monkey bread on a serving plate next to plates and forks with coffee and presents in the background

Gluten-Free Monkey Bread

4.4 (5 ratings)

Pull-apart monkey bread with a cinnamon sugar coating. 3.7g net carbs, serves 16. 6 reviews at 4.5 stars. Fun for Christmas morning.

45 min 3.7g net carbs 16 servings
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24 a bowl of peppermint ice cream with candy canes and a hot chocolate in the background

Peppermint Ice Cream

5 (2 ratings)

Peppermint ice cream with a candy cane flavor. 2.4g net carbs. 2 five-star reviews. My December dessert on repeat.

20 min 2.4g net carbs 4 servings
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