Winter Warmth Cocoa Burst (Print Version)
Fudgy cocoa cookies with warming spices and a low-carb twist, perfect for cozy winter enjoyment.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups almond flour
02 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/4 cup coconut flour
04 - 1 tsp baking powder
05 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
06 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
09 - 2/3 cup erythritol or preferred keto sweetener
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
12 - 1/3 cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips
13 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts optional
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk almond flour, cocoa powder, coconut flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in medium bowl.
03 - Beat melted butter and erythritol in large bowl until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract; whisk until combined.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until soft dough forms.
05 - Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts if using.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
07 - Gently flatten each cookie with fingers or back of spoon.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly soft.
09 - Cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to finish cooling.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They deliver that intense fudgy chocolate experience without the sugar crash or guilt
- The warming spices make these taste like winter in cookie form
02 -
- The dough might seem sticky but that's completely normal because of the melted butter
- Overbaking makes these dry so pull them out when edges are just set
03 -
- Weigh your almond flour for accuracy since different brands pack differently
- Let the melted butter cool slightly so it doesn't cook the eggs when you add them