These festive cookie bites feature a soft, shortbread-style texture made from a base of almond flour and butter. Each bite is rolled in a powdery coating of cinnamon and sweetener to create a “snowflake” appearance. With a warm, aromatic scent and a melt-in-your-mouth consistency, these treats offer a nostalgic holiday flavor while remaining completely sugar-free and low-carb.

About This Recipe

The cookie dough is prepared by mixing almond flour, softened butter, and powdered sweetener with an egg and vanilla extract. Once the dough forms, it is rolled into small, bite-sized balls and baked until set and lightly golden. Because the ingredients are mixed without complex leavening agents, the butter and almond flour come together into a smooth, cohesive base that sets cleanly as the cookies cool.

The combination of vanilla and almond flour gives the bites a deep, buttery character, while the cinnamon coating adds a warm, spicy contrast. The richness of the softened butter provides a savory foundation that balances the sweetness of the powdered ingredients. Because the cookies are rolled in the cinnamon mixture while still warm, the coating adheres to the surface to create a delicate, festive finish.

The bites are served at room temperature, with the cinnamon-dusted cookies topped just before serving with an extra sprinkle of powdered sweetener if desired. Preparing the dough in small portions ensures consistent sizes and makes them easy to pack into holiday tins or display on a dessert tray. The finished treats have a festive look characterized by the contrast of the golden cookie and the white, powdery coating, making them a great make-ahead option for winter snacking.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Tender, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture
Warm cinnamon “sugar” coating
Perfect bite-sized holiday treat
Completely sugar-free and keto
Great for gifting in holiday tins
Easy to bake and stores well
Perfect for Christmas dessert platters
Only a few simple ingredients

What You’ll Need for These Cinnamon Sugar “Snowflake” Cookie Bites

Cookie Bites

1.5 cups almond flour
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup powdered sweetener
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Pinch of salt

Cinnamon “Sugar” Coating

2 tbsp powdered sweetener
1 tsp cinnamon

Optional Toppings

Extra coating dusted on top
A light sprinkle of powdered sweetener

Step-by-Step Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
Mix almond flour, butter, powdered sweetener, egg, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until a dough forms.
Roll dough into small bite-sized balls and place on the baking sheet.
Bake 10–12 minutes until set and lightly golden.
Mix powdered sweetener and cinnamon in a small bowl.
Roll warm cookie bites in the cinnamon “sugar” mixture.
Let cool completely before serving.
Add optional toppings if desired.

FAQ

Can I freeze these?
Yes—freeze up to 3 months.
Can I add more cinnamon?
Absolutely—add extra to the dough or coating.
Can I make them dairy-free?
Use coconut oil instead of butter.
Why did mine crumble?
They need to cool fully to firm up.
Can I use granulated sweetener in the coating?
Powdered works best for smooth coating.

Variations & Substitutions

Add nutmeg or ginger for spicier flavor
Mix in sugar-free white chocolate chips
Add almond extract for a bakery-style twist
Roll in pumpkin spice instead of cinnamon
Drizzle with a sugar-free glaze

Serving Suggestions

Serve on holiday trays
Pack in festive cookie tins
Pair with peppermint mocha or hot tea

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