Peppermint Twist Keto Cookies (Print Version)
Crisp, buttery keto cookies with refreshing peppermint and a festive swirl, perfect for guilt-free winter snacking.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups almond flour
02 - 1/4 cup coconut flour
03 - 1/2 cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
04 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
05 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 tsp peppermint extract
09 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Swirl & Decoration
10 - 2-3 drops natural red food coloring (optional)
11 - 1/4 cup sugar-free crushed peppermint candies (optional)
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, erythritol, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Add egg, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
04 - Gradually stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms.
05 - Divide dough in half. Add a few drops of red food coloring to one half and knead until color is marbled (do not overmix for best swirl effect).
06 - Take small pieces from each dough half and gently twist together to form 1-inch balls, then slightly flatten onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
07 - If desired, sprinkle cookies with crushed sugar-free peppermint candies.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are just golden. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These cookies maintain that satisfying crisp-around-the-edges texture that conventional cookies have, but with only 1g net carbs each.
- The peppermint flavor is refreshing without being overwhelming, making these perfect for people who find typical mint desserts too intense.
02 -
- These cookies will seem too soft when you first remove them from the oven, but they firm up beautifully as they cool - dont be tempted to overbake them.
- The flavor deepens overnight, making them even better the next day if you can resist eating them all immediately.
03 -
- For the most impressive swirl effect, dont fully incorporate the food coloring - the marbling happens naturally as you twist the two doughs together.
- Lightly wet your hands when rolling the dough balls to prevent sticking and create smoother cookies with fewer cracks.