Description
Keto Lemon White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the refreshing flavor of lemon with the richness of white chocolate and the crunch of macadamia nuts, perfect for a low-carb diet.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup erythritol sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sugar-free white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, erythritol, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully combined.
- Fold in the sugar-free white chocolate chips and chopped macadamia nuts.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with your fingers or the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added texture, try mixing in a handful of unsweetened shredded coconut.
- If you prefer a stronger lemon flavor, increase the lemon zest to 2 tablespoons.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0g
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg