Winter Spice Toasted Almond (Print Version)

Crisp spiced almond delights with warming winter flavors and toasted crunch for cozy moments.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups almond flour
02 - 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
03 - 1/3 cup erythritol or preferred keto sweetener
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

→ Wet Ingredients

10 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
11 - 1 large egg
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, thoroughly mix almond flour, toasted sliced almonds, erythritol, baking powder, sea salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Add the wet ingredient mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until a cohesive dough forms.
05 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, flattening gently to approximately 1/2 inch thickness.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges achieve a golden-brown hue.
07 - Allow the cookies to cool thoroughly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're crispy on the edges and stay fresh for days, so you can actually enjoy them without rushing through a batch.
  • The spice blend tastes indulgent but fits perfectly into keto or low-carb eating if that matters to you.
  • They come together in 30 minutes flat, no special equipment or techniques required.
02 -
  • Don't skip toasting the almonds yourself; it transforms them from pleasant to memorable and only takes five minutes in a dry skillet.
  • If your sweetener has a cooling aftertaste, a tiny pinch of cardamom or a few sugar-free chocolate chips will mask it completely.
03 -
  • Measure your almond flour by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling it off—packing it down will make your cookies dense and heavy.
  • If your cookies spread too much, your butter might have been too warm; let it cool to room temperature before using next time.

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