Keto Pecan Pie Cookies

Keto Pecan Pie Cookies

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

  1. Preheat oven:
    Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Make cookie base:
    Mix almond flour, sweetener, salt, and cinnamon.
    Stir in melted butter and egg until dough forms.
  3. Shape cookies:
    Scoop dough, roll into balls, and flatten slightly on baking sheet.
    Press a small well in the center.
  4. 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.
  5. Fill cookies:
    Spoon pecan mixture into the center of each cookie.
  6. Bake:
    Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are set and centers are bubbly.
  7. 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

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