Keto Cinnamon Walnut Butter Cookies (Print Version)
Soft, nutty cookies with warm cinnamon perfect for low-carb snacking. Made with almond flour and toasted walnuts.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 ½ cups almond flour
02 - ½ cup chopped walnuts
03 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
04 - ¼ tsp baking soda
05 - ¼ tsp kosher salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - ⅓ cup granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
# 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, chopped walnuts, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sweetener with a mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
05 - Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients, stirring until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place on prepared baking sheet with 2 inches of space between each.
07 - Gently press each dough ball with a fork or palm to flatten slightly, creating a cookie shape.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Expert Advice:
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- These cookies satisfy dessert cravings completely without the sugar crash or guilt
- The recipe comes together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already have
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- These cookies continue to firm up as they cool, so do not overbake them
- Toast the walnuts beforehand for an incredibly deep, nutty flavor
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- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky to work with
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform size and even baking