Keto Cream Cheese Pecan Cookies
Ingredients

  •  Cream Cheese: 4 oz, softened
  • Butter: 1/2 cup, softened
  • Granulated Sweetener: 1 cup (your choice, e.g., erythritol or monk fruit)
  • Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
  • Egg: 1 large
  • Almond Flour: 2 cups
  • Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
  • Chopped Pecans: 1/2 cup

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

  1. Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients

  1. Combine Cream Cheese and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add Sweetener and Vanilla: Mix in the granulated sweetener and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Incorporate Egg: Beat in the egg until the mixture is smooth.

Step 3: Add the Dry Ingredients

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour and baking powder.
  2. Mix Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
  3. Fold in Pecans: Gently fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 4: Form the Cookies

  1. Scoop Dough: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to scoop out the dough, forming small balls about 1-2 inches in diameter.
  2. Place on Baking Sheet: Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  3. Flatten  Cookies: Gently flatten each ball of dough with the back of a spoon or your fingers to form  cookie shapes.

Step 5: Bake the Cookies

  1. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.
  2. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips for Success

  • Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure the cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
  • Even Mixing: Mix the ingredients well to ensure even distribution of the pecans and a smooth dough.
  • Monitor Baking Time: Keep an eye on the cookies while baking to prevent over-browning.

Storage

  • Room Temperature: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Refrigeration: For longer storage, refrigerate the cookies for up to 2 weeks.
  • Freezing: Freeze the cookies in a s

Nutritional Information (per cookie)

Protein: 3g

Calories: 120

Fat: 11g

Carbohydrates: 2g

Fiber: 1g