These simple tree shaped meringue cookies make the perfect Keto Christmas treats. They are just too cute!
Welp, it's December.
Welp, it's December.Time to watch old movies and bake up some Keto Christmas treats. That's the tradition at my house anyway. Our favorite old Christmas movie has to be the classic musical, White Christmas. It's a 1954 picture starring Danny Kaye, Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney and Vera Allen. They play performers who are thrown together by chance over the holidays. Here's one of my favorite scenes, the Hanes Sisters singing "Sisters". (video below)
But the second best scene comes soon afterwards.
It's Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye performing the very same musical number. It's a hoot. (video below)
Funny, right?
But ok, let's get to the Keto Christmas treats. Today I'm going to share a simple recipe for low carb almond meringue cookies that are shaped like tiny little Christmas trees. So cute.
To make them, you start with 4 egg whites.
To make them, you start with 4 egg whites.You whip them up with salt, cream of tartar, powdered sugar-free sweetener, almond extract and green food coloring. Pipe the meringue into little Christmas three shapes. Top them with edible glitter stars and bake them in a 200 degree oven for 2 hours. And you're done. You'll have a batch of sugar-free, nearly zero carb meringue cookies to enjoy over the holidays.
Sweet!
📋 Recipe
Keto Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies
These festive low carb almond meringue cookies are shaped like little Christmas trees. They are super cute.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 120
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 18 meringues 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
- 4 egg whites, at room temperature
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 6 tablespoons Confectioner's Swerve or equivalent powdered sweetener
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 10 drops green food coloring
- edible glitter stars
Instructions
Step 1. Lower your oven racks to the bottom, and second from the bottom rungs. Place a large sheet of tin foil on the second to bottom rack to shield the cookies from the heating element so they don't brown too much. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F and cover a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2. In a large bowl, combine egg whites, salt and cream of tartar.
Step 3. Whip the egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
Step 4. Slowly, add powdered sweetener to the egg whites, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to whip with the electric mixer. Whip until sweetener is fully incorporated and the mixture is glossy.
Step 5. Add almond extract and food coloring and whip for 30 seconds more.
Step 6. Add the mixture to a pastry bag with a large star tip.
Step 7. Pipe the mixture onto the prepared cookie sheet in a 1 inch spiral. Continue piping in a circular upward motion until it forms a conical tree shape.
Step 8. Sprinkle edible glitter stars on top.
Step 9. Put the cookie sheet on the bottom rack off the oven, below the tin foil.
Step 10. Bake for 1 hour at 200 degrees F.
Step 11. Keep the oven door closed, but turn off the heat. Allow the cookies to dry in the oven for 1 hour more.
Step 12. Check that the cookies are firm and dry before carefully removing them from the parchment paper with a pancake turner.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 cookies
- Calories: 13
- Fat: <1
- Carbohydrates: <1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 5
Keywords: Low Carb Christmas Cookies, Keto Christmas Cookies, Sugar-Free Christmas Cookies
If you liked these low carb meringue cookies, then you might like my recipes for almond meringue cookies, jello meringue cookies, or lemon meringue cookies.
Cheryl Cesario says
Can you freeze these treats?
Emily Krill says
Yes, they will last in the freezer for up to 3 months before losing their crispness. Make sure that they are completely cooled, and then store them in an airtight container. And put parchment paper between the layers of cookies to keep them from freezing together.
Gretchen says
Are the edible stars sugar free?
Emily Krill says
They aren't, but they are minuscule. These tiny stars are not going to spike anybody's blood sugar. But if you want to use sugar-free sprinkles you can use these: https://amzn.to/3rryH64
Algarve property rentals says
Merely wanna say that this is very helpful, Thanks
for taking your time to write this.
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Sandi says
Low carb and sugar free! They are cute and healthy. Perfect for get togethers this season.
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EmilyKrill says
Thanks!
Allison says
These are so cute! And with almond extract (my fave!) I'm sure they're delicious as well.
Andrea Metlika says
These are so pretty and perfect for the Holidays! I also appreciate the step-by-step instructions on what exactly to do with the oven before cooking them.
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EmilyKrill says
Yes, it actually took me four tries to get cookies that weren't too browned on top!
Stephanie says
What a great recipe for low carb Christmas cookies. Perfect way to stay on track over the holidays and these are so cute.
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EmilyKrill says
Thanks so much!
Farwin says
I love how they are sugar free so that I can enjoy some without the guilt ! They look gorgeous !
EmilyKrill says
Yep, you have enough guilt over the holidays as it is.