Keto Butter Pecan Cookies are a delicious low-carb, high-fat dessert option for those following a ketogenic diet. Here’s a simple recipe to make these tasty cookies:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated erythritol or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and erythritol until it’s well combined.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and continue to mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry almond flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Fold in the finely chopped pecans until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a spoon or your hands, form small cookie dough balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a fork or your fingers.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- 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.
- Once the cookies have cooled, they are ready to enjoy!
These keto butter pecan cookies are a delicious treat for anyone on a low-carb or ketogenic diet. They’re rich in flavor and have a wonderful nutty crunch from the pecans. Remember to adjust the sweetness to your taste by adding more or less sweetener, as desired. Enjoy your homemade keto-friendly cookies!
