Description
Indulge in these delicious Keto Butter Pecan Cookies that are guilt-free and perfect for your low-carb diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granular erythritol or your preferred keto sweetener
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and erythritol until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider browning the butter before mixing it with the sweetener.
- If you prefer a different nut, walnuts or macadamia nuts can be used instead of pecans for a tasty variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg