Winter Market Maple Dream (Print Version)

Tender, maple-scented cookies with crunchy pecans, ideal for cozy wintertime treats and celebrations.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups blanched almond flour
02 - 3 tablespoons coconut flour
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 2/3 cup granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
07 - 1 large egg, room temperature
08 - 2 teaspoons sugar-free maple extract

→ Add-ins

09 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and sea salt until evenly mixed.
03 - In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to cream the softened butter and erythritol until light and fluffy.
04 - Beat in the egg and sugar-free maple extract until fully combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a uniform dough is formed.
06 - Gently fold the chopped pecans into the dough.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
08 - Flatten each dough ball gently using your palm or the bottom of a glass.
09 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are golden.
10 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool fully.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They smell like a cabin in the woods but keep you in ketosis.
  • The texture is buttery and tender, not gritty or crumbly like some keto cookies.
  • Theyre done in under half an hour, so you can bake them on a whim.
  • Pecans add just enough crunch to make every bite feel intentional.
02 -
  • Softened butter is not melted butter. If its too warm, the dough will spread into thin wafers instead of staying thick and tender.
  • Coconut flour is absorbent and not interchangeable with almond flour. Stick to the measurements or the texture will go sideways.
  • These cookies taste better the next day once the flavors have settled. Resist eating them all immediately if you can.
03 -
  • If your dough feels too crumbly, add a teaspoon of heavy cream or melted butter to bring it together.
  • For deeper maple flavor, use a combination of maple extract and a pinch of cinnamon.
  • Press a whole pecan half into the top of each cookie before baking for a bakery-style finish.

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