Winter Warmth Maple Dream (Print Version)

Cozy cookies blending warm spices and maple for a soft, chewy, low-carb treat.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups blanched almond flour
02 - 1/4 cup coconut flour
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
08 - 3/4 cup erythritol or preferred keto sweetener
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 2 teaspoons maple extract
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Optional Add-Ins

12 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, sea salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter with erythritol until light and fluffy.
04 - Mix in egg, maple extract, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
05 - Gradually blend dry ingredients into the wet mixture until dough forms.
06 - Fold in chopped pecans or walnuts if using.
07 - Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto baking sheet about 2 inches apart; gently flatten each with your palm or the back of a spoon.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges turn golden and centers set.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're genuinely chewy and soft, not the typical dense or crumbly keto cookie texture you might expect.
  • The maple flavor is unmistakable—no weird aftertaste, just pure warm spice comfort.
  • Ready in under 30 minutes, including baking, so you can satisfy cravings without planning ahead.
02 -
  • Eggs and butter must be at room temperature or your dough will be lumpy and your cookies won't have that signature softness.
  • Don't skip the 5-minute cooling period on the pan—I learned this the hard way when I rushed them straight to the rack and watched them crumble.
  • These cookies keep their best texture in an airtight container, and they actually taste even better the next day as flavors meld.
03 -
  • The dough comes together faster and more smoothly when every ingredient is at room temperature—it's one small step that pays dividends.
  • Don't fill your baking sheet too densely; these cookies need a little air circulation to bake evenly and develop those crispy edges you're after.

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