Keto Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
These Keto Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies combine buttery dough with pockets of melted chocolate and crunchy pecans in every bite.
Servings 15 people
Calories 183 kcal
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons butter grass-fed, softened
- 2 tablespoons xylitol
- 1¼ cups almond flour
- 1 cup pecans crushed
- ½ cup Lily's dark chocolate chips
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F / 163 degrees C.
- In medium bowl, mix 8 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons xylitol, and one cup of almond flour until smooth.8 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons xylitol, 1¼ cups almond flour
- Add 1 cup pecans, ½ cup Lily's dark chocolate chips, 1 pinch of salt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to bowl. Mix well.1 cup pecans, ½ cup Lily's dark chocolate chips, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Form dough into 15 evenly-sized balls, about one inch in diameter.
- Roll cookie dough balls in remaining almond flour.1¼ cups almond flour
- Place on cookie sheet lined with silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool for 10 minutes, then place in freezer to harden for another 10 minutes or until frozen.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Let the cookies cool completely to prevent crumbling when handled.
- Use baking soda or baking powder to help the cookies rise and give them a lighter texture.
- Incorporate softened or melted unsalted butter to ensure a smooth dough consistency.
- Unsweetened peanut butter chips can be substituted for dark chocolate chips for a different flavor profile.
- For a finer texture, almond flour is preferable to almond meal.
- Replace pecans with other nuts, such as unsalted walnuts or macadamia nuts.
- While xylitol is an excellent replacement for traditional dark brown sugar, you can also use erythritol or stevia.
Nutrition
Calories: 183kcal | Net carbs: 6g | Fat: 17g | Protein: 3g