Keto Vanilla Sunflower Butter Cookies (Print Version)
Soft, low-carb vanilla cookies with sunflower seed butter and almond flour; quick and keto friendly.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup almond flour
02 - 1/3 cup granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - Pinch of salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/2 cup sunflower seed butter, unsweetened and well-stirred
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
08 - 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, sweetener, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
03 - In a large bowl, mix sunflower seed butter, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
04 - Add dry ingredient mixture to wet ingredients and stir until a thick, uniform dough forms.
05 - Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion dough onto the prepared baking sheet spaced 2 inches apart. Slightly flatten each dough mound with the back of a fork, creating a crisscross pattern if desired.
06 - Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
07 - Leave cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
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- No one will guess these cookies are keto or nut-free—they’re soft, fragrant, and truly satisfying.
- Sunflower seed butter adds a roasted depth that transforms each bite into something special.
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- Attempting to move these cookies too soon leads to crumbling—let them firm up before digging in.
- If your sunflower butter has separated, blending it before measuring out ensures a consistent, creamy dough.
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- Green cookies? Don’t panic—it’s just a natural reaction between sunflower seeds and baking soda.
- Switch to sunflower seed flour for a completely nut-free version, especially for school-safe treats.