Keto Maple Walnut Cookies (Print Version)
Tender walnut cookies topped with a sugar-free maple butter drizzle for a decadent low-carb treat.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Cookies
01 - 1 cup finely ground almond flour (120 g)
02 - 1/3 cup chopped walnuts (35 g)
03 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (56 g)
04 - 1/3 cup granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener (65 g)
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar-free maple extract
08 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
09 - Pinch of salt
→ Maple Walnut Butter Drizzle
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
11 - 2 tablespoons powdered erythritol
12 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar-free maple extract
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, for garnish (optional)
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated erythritol until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and maple extract until well combined.
04 - Add the almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until a soft dough forms.
05 - Fold the chopped walnuts into the dough until evenly distributed.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon.
07 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet.
08 - In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the powdered erythritol and maple extract until smooth. Remove from heat.
09 - Drizzle the maple walnut butter mixture over the cooled cookies. Sprinkle with extra chopped walnuts if desired. Allow the drizzle to set before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The maple drizzle tastes so buttery and real that nobody will guess it is sugar-free.
- These cookies stay tender for days, which is rare in almond flour baking.
02 -
- These cookies are extremely fragile while warm, so patience during cooling is not optional.
- The drizzle will separate if your butter is too hot, so keep the heat low and whisk constantly.
03 -
- Toasting the walnuts for three minutes in a dry skillet before chopping transforms them from good to unforgettable.
- If the drizzle thickens too much while you work, reheat it gently for five seconds and it will loosen right up.