January Bliss Maple Dream (Print Version)

Soft, buttery cookies with warm spices and maple flavor, perfect for cozy low-carb indulgence.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

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

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1/2 cup powdered erythritol or preferred keto sweetener
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons maple extract
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Optional Toppings

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
12 - Pinch of flaky sea salt

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a mixing bowl.
03 - Beat softened butter and erythritol until light and creamy, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Incorporate the egg, maple extract, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, beating until homogeneous.
05 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
06 - Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
07 - Optionally, sprinkle chopped pecans and flaky sea salt atop each cookie.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges turn golden brown.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They feel indulgent without the carb guilt, perfect for sharing secrets over a warm cup of tea
  • The subtle hint of maple adds a cozy twist that turned these into my instant winter favorite
02 -
  • Browning the butter first transforms the flavor, making cookies richer than you ever expected
  • Substituting pecans for walnuts or skipping nuts entirely didn't just preserve the taste—it kept this recipe friendly for nut allergies
03 -
  • Make sure the butter is softened but not melted to retain that perfect creamy texture
  • The baking time is key—pull them out when edges just turn golden to keep the centers soft and dreamy