Keto Cream Cheese Pecan Cookies are a delightful low-carb treat perfect for anyone following a ketogenic or low-carb lifestyle. These cookies are soft, buttery, and have a delightful nutty crunch from pecans. With a rich cream cheese flavor and just the right amount of sweetness, they make for a satisfying, guilt-free snack or dessert. Let’s get started on making these delicious Keto Cream Cheese Pecan Cookies.
Recipe: Keto Cream Cheese Pecan Cookies
Ingredients:
For the Cookies:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated erythritol or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups almond flour
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 tsp baking powder
A pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and softened unsalted butter. Mix until smooth. - Add Sweetener and Egg:
Add the granulated erythritol (or your chosen sweetener) and the egg. Mix until the mixture is creamy and well combined. - Stir in Vanilla Extract:
Stir in the vanilla extract. - Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
Add the almond flour, chopped pecans, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to the bowl. Mix until a cookie dough forms. - Portion the Dough:
Scoop portions of the dough (about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons each) and roll them into balls. - Flatten and Bake:
Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a fork to gently flatten each ball, creating a crisscross pattern.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges. - Cool and Enjoy:
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely
Nutrition Facts
(24 Cookies):
Calories: 100
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Sodium: 45mg
Total Carbohydrates: 3g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 0g
Protein: 3g