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Keto Pecan Shortbread Cookies

Butter pecan shortbread cookies made easy peasy! Grain-free and sugar-free!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
21 mins
Servings: 18 Cookies
Calories: 168 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 10 Tbsp unsalted butter softened*
  • ½ cup sugar-free brown sugar packed**
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp almond extract optional
  • 1 2/3 cups finely ground almond flour
  • 2/3 cup pecans chopped
  • ⅔ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Add the butter and sugar-free brown sugar to a stand mixer (or mixing bowl if using an electric hand mixer) and beat on medium-high speed until combined and fluffy.
  2. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides of the mixing bowl, then add one egg. Beat until combined, then add the other egg.
  3. Again, scrape the sides of the mixer with a rubber spatula.
  4. Stir together the remaining (dry) ingredients in a bowl and pour it into the mixer. Beat on medium-high until the dough is very well combined, thick, and sticky.
  5. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before baking, or until the dough has set up.
  6. When you’re ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop the cookie dough onto the parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake for 8 to 13 minutes, depending on the size of your cookies - for regular sized cookies, go with 8 to 11, and for larger cookies, bake for 11 to 13. I use a mini ice cream scooper to scoop the dough, which gives it the rounded look, or I form the dough into round discs. You can also shape the cookies according to your preference.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool completely before removing them from the tray. If you touch the cookies before they are completely cool, they may crumble.

Notes

  • *To make these cookies dairy-free, using softened (not melted) coconut oil or vegan butter spread.
  • **If you aren't keto, you can replace the sugar-free brown sugar with regular brown sugar. You can also use any regular granulated sugar-free sweetener.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 18 Calories 168kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 16g (25%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18Cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 168

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 18
Calories 168kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 16g 25%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

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