Keto Hazelnut Cocoa Cookies (Print Version)
Rich, nutty cookies with crisp edges and soft centers, featuring hazelnuts and cocoa in a guilt-free treat.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups blanched almond flour
02 - 1/2 cup finely ground hazelnuts
03 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1/2 cup granulated erythritol or preferred keto sweetener
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
08 - 1 large egg, room temperature
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Mix-Ins
10 - 1/2 cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips
11 - 1/3 cup chopped roasted hazelnuts
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, ground hazelnuts, cocoa powder, erythritol, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until a cohesive dough forms.
05 - Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped hazelnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Flatten each portion gently with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are set and centers remain slightly soft.
08 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
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- The crisp edges give way to the most tender fudge like center youve ever experienced in a keto cookie
- Each bite delivers that perfect chocolate hazelnut combo without the sugar crash
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- I once tried skipping the cooling step and the cookies literally fell apart when I tried to move them
- Room temperature ingredients make a huge difference in how the dough comes together
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- Weighing your ingredients instead of using cups gives you the most consistent results every time
- The dough might seem crumbly but thats completely normal and they bake up beautifully