Keto Cinnamon Butter Cookies (Print Version)

Tender, buttery cookies with warm cinnamon and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect low-carb treat ready in 30 minutes.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups almond flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated erythritol or preferred keto sweetener
03 - 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
04 - 1/4 tsp salt
05 - 1/2 tsp baking powder

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Cinnamon Sugar Topping

09 - 1 tbsp granulated erythritol
10 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
02 - Whisk almond flour, erythritol, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl until evenly distributed
03 - Beat softened butter until creamy in a separate bowl, then add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated and smooth
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until a soft, cohesive dough forms
05 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart
06 - Gently press each ball flat with palm or glass bottom, then sprinkle with cinnamon-erythritol topping mixture if using
07 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges turn golden brown
08 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before serving

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These cookies have that classic shortbread texture without the wheat or sugar crash
  • The cinnamon creates this warming spice that pairs perfectly with morning coffee
  • They come together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already have
02 -
  • Overbaking these will make them dry and crumbly. Pull them out when edges are just starting to color.
  • Almond flour varies by brand. If your dough feels too sticky, add another tablespoon of almond flour.
  • These cookies firm up significantly as they cool. Don't judge the texture straight from the oven.
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizing so they bake evenly
  • Let the dough chill for 15 minutes if it feels too soft to handle
  • Watch them closely after 10 minutes as oven temperatures vary