These Keto Peppermint Mocha Protein Snowball Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the festive flavors of peppermint and mocha in a low-carb cookie. Made with a cocoa protein dough, they are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while sticking to your keto diet.

With a light dusting of powdered erythritol, these cookies offer a sweet finish that complements their rich peppermint mocha flavor. Enjoy these festive low carb cookies during the holiday season or any time you crave a guilt-free dessert.

Festive Keto Cookies Recipe

These snowball cookies are made with a cocoa protein dough and are rolled in powdered erythritol for a sweet touch. The recipe takes about 25 minutes from start to finish and yields approximately 12 cookies.

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa protein powder
• 1/4 cup powdered erythritol plus extra for dusting
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine almond flour, cocoa protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sweetener: In another bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered erythritol until creamy. Add the egg and peppermint extract, mixing until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
5. Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are firm. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
7. Dust with Erythritol: While still warm, roll the cookies in additional powdered erythritol to coat them.
8. Serve: Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 12 cookies
• Calories: 80kcal
• Fat: 7g
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 2g
• Fiber: 1g
• Net Carbs: 1g