These Keto Cream Cheese Pecan Cookies have a soft texture and buttery richness. We prepare these cookies with almond flour, full-fat cream cheese, butter, powdered erythritol, vanilla extract, egg, baking powder, xanthan gum, chopped pecans, and cinnamon. These keto cookies contain about 165 calories and 2.8 g of net carbs. These cookies take almost 29 minutes to prepare. These Keto Cream Cheese Pecan Cookies are excellent for dessert, snacks, holiday cookie trays, afternoon coffee breaks, weekly meal prep, special occasions, cozy weekends, and festive gatherings. You can serve these cookies with Keto Bulletproof Coffee, Keto Hot Chocolate, Keto Chai Latte, Keto Vanilla Ice Cream, or Keto Chocolate Mousse.
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STATS:
- Course: Dessert, Snack
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Cuisine: American
- Servings: 18 cookies
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Portion Size: 1 cookie
- Cooking Method: Oven
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
TOOLS:
- Bowl
- Hand mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Tray
- Baking paper
- Cookie scoop
- Cooling rack
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- ½ cup butter
- ⅔ cup powdered erythritol
- Vanilla extract, one tsp.
- One egg
- Two cups almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup pecans
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
INGREDIENT NOTES & THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:
CREAM CHEESE:
- We use full-fat cream cheese because it gives the cookies a rich flavor and soft, tender texture. Instead, you can use mascarpone cheese.
BUTTER:
- Butter provides richness and helps create a soft, buttery cookie. As a substitute, you can use ghee or coconut oil.
POWDERED ERYTHRITOL:
- We utilize powdered erythritol for sweetness without adding carbs.
VANILLA EXTRACT:
- Vanilla extract enhances the sweet aroma and overall flavor of the cookies. Instead, you can use almond extract or vanilla bean paste.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- We use almond flour because it creates a soft texture while keeping the cookies low in carbs. Alternatively, you can use sunflower seed flour.
XANTHAN GUM:
- Xanthan gum helps improve the texture and prevents the cookies from crumbling. You can substitute it with guar gum.
PECANS:
- Pecans provide a buttery crunch and nutty flavor. Instead, you can use walnuts, macadamia nuts, or hazelnuts.
CINNAMON:
- Cinnamon adds a warm, sweet spice to the cookies. As a substitute, you can use nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the oven to 175°Celcius and coat a tray with baking paper.
- Whip the butter and cream cheese till smooth.
- Stir in the erythritol powder.
- Include the vanilla extract and egg, and beat until combined.
- Stir the cinnamon, almond flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt in a dish.
- Blend the wet and dry elements and then fold in the chopped pecans.
- We scoop out the dough on a tray and carefully flatten all the cookies.
- Bake till the corners are brown, for almost twelve minutes.
- Cool them on a tray for almost five minutes, and then serve.
TIPS:
- You can toast the pecans for additional flavor.
- We utilize cream cheese and softened butter.
- Include finely ground almond flour to get a perfect texture.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAKFASTS:
- Egg Muffins
- Chia Pudding
- Greek Yogurt Bowl
- Almond Flour Pancakes
- Cottage Cheese Bowl
DESSERTS:
- Chocolate Mousse
- Cheesecake Bites
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Brownies
- Lemon Bars
BEVERAGES:
- Bulletproof Coffee
- Iced Coffee
- Hot Chocolate
- Matcha Latte
- Herbal Tea
SNACKS:
- Cheese Crisps
- Mixed Nuts
- Keto Fat Bombs
- Celery with Cream Cheese
- Pork Rinds
HOLIDAY TREATS:
- Gingerbread Cookies
- Peanut Butter Cookies
- Snowball Cookies
- Shortbread Cookies
- Chocolate Truffles
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put these cookies in a closed box and stock it for seven days.
FREEZER:
- Store these cookies for approx. three months.
FAQs:
May we freeze the dough?
- Yes, you can freeze the portioned dough for a maximum of 2 to 3 months.
Will we prepare the cookies dairy-free?
- Yes, you can use butter replacements and vegan cream cheese.
Why do my cookies become dry?
- You may utilize extra almond flour or bake them too much.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 165 kcal
Sodium: 95 mg
Total Carbs: 4.6 g
Fiber: 1.8 g
Net Carbs: 2.8 g
Sugar: 0.8 g
Fat: 15 g
Protein: 4 g
Serving Size: 1 cookie