Here are Keto Pecan Pie Cookies—all the rich, gooey flavor of classic pecan pie in a handheld cookie 🍪🥧
Keto Pecan Pie Cookies
Ingredients (Makes 12–14 cookies)
Cookie Base
- 1½ cups almond flour
- ⅓ cup powdered keto sweetener (erythritol/monk fruit blend)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Pecan Pie Topping
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ⅓ cup brown-style keto sweetener
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Make cookie base:
Mix almond flour, sweetener, salt, and cinnamon.
Stir in melted butter and egg until dough forms. - Shape cookies:
Scoop dough, roll into balls, and flatten slightly on baking sheet.
Press a small well in the center. - Prepare pecan topping:
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
Stir in brown sweetener, cream, vanilla, and salt.
Simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened.
Fold in chopped pecans. - Fill cookies:
Spoon pecan mixture into the center of each cookie. - Bake:
Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are set and centers are bubbly. - Cool:
Let cookies cool completely to set.
Tips for Best Results
- Let cookies cool fully—they firm up as they cool
- Use finely chopped pecans for easier eating
- Don’t overfill or topping may spill
Optional Variations
- Chocolate Drizzle: drizzle with melted keto chocolate
- Mini Pecan Pie Bites: bake in mini muffin tin
- Maple Flavor: add maple extract to topping
Approx. Macros (per cookie, 1 of 14)
Net Carbs: ~2g
Calories: ~170
Fat: 15g
Protein: 4g

