Keto Cream Cheese Pecan Cookies

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.

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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

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Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Prepare the Wet Ingredients:

In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and softened unsalted butter. Mix until smooth.

3. Add Sweetener and Egg:

Add the granulated erythritol (or your chosen sweetener) and the egg. Mix until the mixture is creamy and well combined.

4. Stir in Vanilla Extract:

Stir in the vanilla extract.

5. 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.

6. Portion the Dough:

Scoop portions of the dough (about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons each) and roll them into balls.

7. 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.