Savor the irresistible combination of creamy cream cheese and crunchy pecans in these Keto Cream Cheese Pecan Cookies. This delightful treat offers a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness while keeping your carb intake low. These keto-friendly cookies are not only delicious but also easy to make, making them an ideal option for those looking to indulge in a tasty dessert without compromising their low-carb lifestyle. Let’s dive into this scrumptious recipe that brings together the goodness of cream cheese and the rich flavor of pecans in every delightful bite.
Ingredients:
- 4 oz (about 1/2 cup) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated erythritol or sweetener of choice
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Cheese Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese, softened butter, and granulated erythritol until smooth and well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients:
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until the wet ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Dough:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft cookie dough forms.
- Fold in Pecans:
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Chill Dough (Optional):
- For easier handling, you can chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Shape Cookies:
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Flatten Cookies:
- Use the back of a fork to gently flatten each cookie, creating a crisscross pattern on top.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Once cooled, these Keto Cream Cheese Pecan Cookies are ready to be enjoyed. Indulge in their rich, nutty goodness without compromising your ketogenic goals.
Nutrition Facts (Per Cookie – Makes about 24 cookies):
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 11g
- Protein: 3g
- Total Carbohydrates: 3g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 0g
- Net Carbs: 2g
