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Keto Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Course Desserts
Cooking time Under 15 Minutes
Skill Level Beginner
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 14 people
Calories 94123123kcal

Ingredients

Cookies

  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • ¼ cup monk fruit sweetener powdered
  • 1 egg large
  • ⅓ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup vanilla coconut collagen powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Icing

  • ¼ cup monk fruit sweetener powdered
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Lemon zest

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F / 163 degrees C.
  • Combine 2 tablespoons butter, ¼ cup monk fruit sweetener, and 1 egg in large mixing bowl. Stir until well combined.
    2 tablespoons butter, ¼ cup monk fruit sweetener, 1 egg
  • Incorporate ⅓ cup whole milk ricotta cheese, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice into mixture. Continue to blend until smooth.
    ⅓ cup whole milk ricotta cheese, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Gradually add 1 cup almond flour, ¼ cup vanilla coconut collagen powder, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
    1 cup almond flour, ¼ cup vanilla coconut collagen powder, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Once cookie dough is combined, cover bowl with plastic wrap and transfer to refrigerator. Chill for 30 minutes to allow dough to firm up.
  • Prepare icing by combining ¼ cup monk fruit sweetener, 1 tablespoon heavy cream, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract in small bowl. Stir until sweetener is fully dissolved.
    ¼ cup monk fruit sweetener, 1 tablespoon heavy cream, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • After chilling, shape dough into teaspoon-sized balls. Place on lined baking sheet and bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until cookies are golden brown.
  • Remove cookies from oven and allow to cool.
  • Once completely cooled, cover with icing and garnish with Lemon zest before serving.
    Lemon zest

Nutrition

Calories: 94kcal | Fat: 7g | Protein: 7g