Keto Cream Cheese Cookies
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated erythritol (or another keto-friendly sweetener)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 3/4 cups almond flour (or a blend of almond and coconut flour)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Powdered erythritol, for dusting

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Preparation:

  1. Preheat Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream Butter and Cream Cheese:
    • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the room-temperature butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add Sweetener and Egg:
    • Add the granulated erythritol to the mixture and beat for 1 minute. Then, add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
    • Gradually add the baking powder, almond flour (or flour blend), and salt to the wet mixture in three additions. Mix until the dough is well-combined and smooth.
  5. Chill the Dough:
    • Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for 1 hour. This step is important to help the dough firm up, making it easier to shape.
  6. Form the Cookies:
    • Once the dough is chilled, dust your hands with a bit of almond flour. Roll the dough into balls about 1 to 2 inches in diameter.
    • Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each ball with your fingers.
  7. Bake:
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes. The tops of the cookies should remain pale, while the bottoms turn golden brown.
  8. Cool and Dust:
    • Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, dust the tops with powdered erythritol for a sweet, keto-friendly finishing touch. Enjoy!
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Nutritional Information (per cookie, based on 20 cookies):

  • Calories: ~95 kcal
  • Fat: ~9g
  • Protein: ~2g
  • Net Carbs: ~1g (depending on the sweetener and flour used)

Keto Tips:

  1. Sweetener: Erythritol or a blend of erythritol and stevia works well for keto baking, providing sweetness without the carbs.
  2. Flour: Almond flour is low in carbs and works great in keto cookies. You can mix it with a small amount of coconut flour for added texture, but keep the total volume the same.
  3. Chilling the Dough: Chilling is crucial for keto doughs, as it helps maintain the shape of the cookies during baking.

These keto cream cheese cookies are soft, buttery, and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while sticking to a low-carb lifestyle!