Frosted Delight Cinnamon Drift (Print Version)

Soft cinnamon-infused cookies featuring cream cheese frosting and keto-friendly ingredients.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups almond flour
02 - 1/4 cup coconut flour
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1/2 cup erythritol or preferred keto sweetener
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Frosting

10 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
12 - 1/4 cup powdered erythritol
13 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for dusting)

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly mixed.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and erythritol with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
04 - Gradually blend the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until a consistent dough forms.
05 - Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart. Flatten each slightly with your palm or the back of a spoon.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are set. Remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
07 - Beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Incorporate powdered erythritol and vanilla extract, mixing to a creamy consistency.
08 - Spread the frosting onto cooled cookies. Optionally, dust with additional ground cinnamon. Refrigerate until serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like the cinnamon cookies you grew up with, but without the sugar crash that leaves you reaching for a nap an hour later.
  • The cream cheese frosting adds a tangy richness that balances the warmth of the cinnamon in a way that feels indulgent and comforting.
  • You can mix the dough in under ten minutes, and the whole batch is done before your coffee gets cold.
02 -
  • Don't skip flattening the dough before baking, or you'll end up with thick, cakey pucks instead of soft, chewy cookies.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting, or the cream cheese will melt and slide right off.
  • If your dough feels too sticky to handle, chill it in the fridge for 10 minutes and it'll firm up just enough to scoop easily.
03 -
  • Use a small cookie scoop to keep the portions uniform so they bake evenly and look bakery-perfect.
  • If you want a thicker frosting layer, double the frosting recipe and pipe it on with a ziplock bag for a fancy finish.
  • Toast the almond flour in a dry skillet for a few minutes before mixing to deepen the nutty flavor and add an extra layer of warmth.

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