Keto Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl Cookies (Print Version)

Crisp, tender cookies swirled with rich chocolate and hazelnut flavors. A low carb delight ready in 32 minutes.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 ½ cups blanched almond flour
02 - 3 tablespoons coconut flour
03 - ½ cup powdered erythritol
04 - ¼ teaspoon salt
05 - ¼ teaspoon baking soda

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl

09 - 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
10 - 2 tablespoons hazelnut butter, unsweetened smooth
11 - 1 tablespoon powdered erythritol

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, powdered erythritol, salt, and baking soda until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until soft dough forms.
05 - Divide dough evenly between two bowls. To one bowl, add cocoa powder, hazelnut butter, and 1 tablespoon powdered erythritol. Mix thoroughly to create chocolate hazelnut dough.
06 - Place both doughs between separate sheets of parchment paper. Roll each into ¼-inch thick rectangles of similar size.
07 - Remove top parchment sheets. Gently place chocolate hazelnut dough over plain dough. Roll up tightly jelly-roll style. Wrap in parchment and freeze for 20 minutes until firm.
08 - Using a sharp knife, slice log into ¼-inch thick cookies. Arrange on prepared baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart.
09 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are just golden. Cool completely on baking sheet before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These cookies deliver all the chocolate hazelnut goodness you crave without the sugar crash
  • The stunning swirl pattern looks impressive but comes together with simple rolling techniques
  • Perfect for satisfying dessert cravings while staying in ketosis
02 -
  • The dough must be thoroughly chilled before slicing otherwise the swirl pattern will blur and the cookies will spread too much
  • Rolling between parchment paper prevents sticking and keeps the dough from warming up too quickly from your hands
03 -
  • A sharp knife cleaned between every few slices creates the cleanest swirl patterns
  • If the dough starts to crack at the edges while rolling let it warm slightly for 30 seconds then continue

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