Keto Snickerdoodle Cookies

Soft-baked, tender keto snickerdoodle cookies are a delight to the tastebuds. Snickerdoodles are a timeless classic, but they needed a keto makeover if I was going to allow them back into my life.

Thankfully, this easy keto “sugar” cinnamon cookie recipe allows you to enjoy all the flavor and texture of this well-loved recipe without the worry of being kicked out of ketosis.

My recipe produces an irresistible, tender, flavorful, low-carb snickerdoodle cookie. It has that signature tangy taste that sets it apart from other sugar cookies.

There is a good reason these low-carb snickerdoodle cookies were an instant hit with the family. They are that good. Cinnamon-sugar, soft, and chewy, this popular sugar cookie got the makeover it deserved.

The family gave it a standing ovation, even from the picky non-keto kid (Matthew). It’s the golden seal of approval I crave to ensure I have transformed a recipe correctly.

But hey, I love all the cookies, and that’s why I have a growing collection of keto cookies that you should also totally check out.

If you are a fan of snickerdoodles, be sure to also try our keto snickerdoodle cookie bars for another tasty option.

Keto Snickerdoodle Cookies

These are soft, tender, and full of cinnamon snickerdoodle flavor. It’s a keto sugar cookie recipe that is sure to be requested often and get all the compliments, even from the non-keto folks in your life!

What makes this such a great keto snickerdoodle cookie recipe?

Well, first and foremost, it’s soft and slightly chewy, and it has a cinnamon-sugar coating that is sure to fool your tastebuds and make you feel like you’ve cheated on keto.

Of course, it also has that distinctive, tangy snickerdoodle taste that assures you that you’ve undeniably bitten into an old-fashioned cookie.

What also sets this keto-friendly snickerdoodle cookie recipe apart is that it’s not only soft but remains soft days later, even after being placed in the refrigerator, and that makes this a winner!

How To Make Keto Snickerdoodle Cookies

In order to give you the most authentic tasting sugar-free snickerdoodle, I had to do some major tweaking since Keto Baking is NOTHING like traditional baking, but this girl is quite proud of this low-carb version, and I’m hoping you will also fall in love with it too.

I took the liberty to use a combination of almond and coconut flour. I have found that it works well when trying to duplicate the texture that only gluten provides.

The secret to making a genuine snickerdoodle is to use a combination of tartar cream and baking soda as the leavening agent instead of baking powder.

This not only gives it its unique tangy flavor but also ensures a tender crumb.

In addition to this, I added a tiny amount of unflavored gelatin powder to the dry ingredients. Why? Well, it’s something I tested when I made my keto chocolate chip cookies and wanted a chewier cookie.

It works like a charm.

When making these gluten-free snickerdoodles, it’s important that you do not overbake them.

Keeping these cookies just slightly underbaked is what ensures they are soft, chewy cookies, even after they have cooled.

Ingredients Needed

Note that the full printable recipe card is at the bottom of the post. The following are just the ingredients and materials you’ll need so that you are armed and ready to bake.

• Almond flour, measured and sifted
• Coconut flour
• Unsalted butter, room temperature
• Eggs
• Granulated sugar-substitute
• Unflavored gelatin powder
• Cream of tartar
• Baking soda
• Cinnamon powder
• Vanilla extract
• Sea Salt

Materials Needed To Make Snickerdoodle Keto Cookies

In order to make these keto-friendly snickerdoodle cookies, you will need a few items. Thankfully, these materials are also pretty standard kitchen tools.

• Baking cookie sheet
• Small cookie scoop
• Electric mixer, stand-up or handheld 
• Spatula
• Mixing bowls
• Sifter

Sugar Substitute Options

When it comes to choosing which sugar substitute to use for these snickerdoodle keto cookies, I have several options for you to pick from.

My number one choice is Lakanto Monk Fruit because the texture and flavor are what I have found to be the closest to real sugar and because the flavor fools your taste buds like nothing else I’ve found in the market.

Having said that, I’m also partial to the brand Swerve, which is an erythritol blend. Similar to Lakanto, it uses sugar alcohols and has a 0% impact on blood sugar.

Personally, I don’t like using stevia because I am sensitive to the aftertaste. But if that’s not the case for you, you could certainly use the stevia and erythritol-based brand Pyure for this cookie recipe.

However, if you go this route, you will want to use half the amount called for in this recipe since it’s much sweeter.

My goal is to create keto cookies that help make this ketogenic diet a delicious breeze, and frankly, I think this recipe accomplishes that beautifully.

Otherwise, staying committed becomes a major chore, and quitting becomes inevitable. And that is not an option for many of us.

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Do you know what accompanies this recipe beautifully? My favorite turmeric milk supplement tastes like a snickerdoodle.

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In case you don’t know, we have authored two books for you, Essential Keto Bread and Essential Keto Desserts, both inspired by your requests over the years.

It’s my prayer these keto cookbooks will help make keto a delicious breeze for you.

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So when the Holy Spirit led us to combine our Christian faith and the keto diet, we did so in hopes of finding lasting transformation.

To say we needed God’s intervention is to put it mildly. When we followed the Holy Spirit’s prompting, we got on the path to real transformation.

Knowing firsthand the benefits of this decision, we have created a closed Christian group that is using the keto diet to transform their lives. 

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