Keto Browned Butter Almond Cookies (Print Version)

Nutty, caramelized almond flour cookies with crispy edges and chewy centers.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Butter Mixture

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter

→ Dry Ingredients

02 - 2 cups blanched almond flour
03 - 1/3 cup erythritol or keto-friendly sweetener
04 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1 large egg, room temperature
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Optional Add-ins

08 - 1/4 cup sliced almonds
09 - 2 tablespoons sugar-free chocolate chips

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 4–5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, sweetener, sea salt, and baking powder until well blended.
04 - Add cooled browned butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft, uniform dough forms.
05 - Fold in sliced almonds and sugar-free chocolate chips if desired.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each cookie with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
07 - Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden brown. Centers may appear slightly soft.
08 - Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The browned butter creates this incredible depth that nobody believes is sugar free
  • They come together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already have
02 -
  • The dough will feel soft and slightly sticky but that is exactly right so do not add more flour
  • These cookies firm up as they cool so taking them out when centers look slightly underdone is crucial
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the browned butter from solidifying into tiny lumps
  • Flaky sea salt on top before baking creates this sweet salty finish that is absolutely addictive

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