Keto Spiced Walnut Cookies (Print Version)
Crunchy, warmly spiced low-carb cookies with walnuts and almond flour.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups blanched almond flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated erythritol or preferred keto sweetener
03 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 tsp ground ginger
05 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
06 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
07 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted or coconut oil for dairy-free
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Nuts
11 - 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, erythritol, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, and baking powder until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then whisk in melted butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a cohesive dough forms.
05 - Fold in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Flatten each slightly with your fingers or a fork.
07 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
08 - Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They're dangerously addictive while keeping you in ketosis
- The spice blend tastes like your favorite holiday cookie without the sugar crash
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- These cookies continue to crisp up as they cool, so don't panic if they seem slightly soft right out of the oven
- Overworking the dough can make them tough, so mix just until everything comes together
03 -
- Chill your dough for 30 minutes before baking if it feels too sticky to work with
- Measuring your almond flour by weight rather than cups gives the most consistent results