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Chocolate Keto Thumbprint Cookies with Caramel Filling

Low carb, gluten free thumbprint cookies made with rich chocolate and a sugar free caramel filling. Perfect for any time of the year for keto diet followers.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 20 cookies
Calories: 153 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil softened
  • 1/2 cup erythritol Swerve
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 1/2 cups almond flour superfine
  • 1/4 cup cocoa unsweetened
  • 3.5 ounce sugar-free dark chocolate optional
  • [Low Sugar Caramel Sauce]

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Make caramel sauce (purchased sugar free caramel sauce is an option too).
  3. In a medium bowl beat egg until frothy. Add coconut oil, sweetener, espresso, and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl whisk together almond flour, baking soda, and cocoa powder.
  5. Mix into wet ingredients.
  6. Form small balls and place on baking sheet. Press center with a spoon or thumb making a small indent.
  7. Bake for 16-18 minutes or until the bottom of the cookies are set and light brown.
  8. Remove from oven and cool. Lower oven to 170°F. Return cookies to oven and bake for 1 1/2 hours or until cookie is not soft on the bottom. Cool on baking racks.
  9. Add 1/2-1 teaspoon of caramel to center of cookie. Let set.
  10. In a microwave melt chocolate in 20 second increments until chocolate is smooth. Add to a piping bag and drizzle over each cookie (optional).

Notes

  • The espresso intensifies the chocolate in this recipe. You will not taste the coffee.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 153kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 54mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 153

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 153kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 54mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.