Easy Keto Butter Cookies (Soft, Chewy & Sugar-Free!)
Whip up a batch of these Easy Keto Butter Cookies for a simple, satisfying, and sugar-free treat! These delightful cookies are soft, chewy, and rich with buttery flavor, making them a perfect low-carb, gluten-free dessert or snack. They’re incredibly simple to prepare and a delightful addition to your health journey!
Yields: Approximately 12-18 cookies (depending on size) Prep time: 10 minutes Chill time: 15-30 minutes (optional, but recommended) Cook time: 12-15 minutes
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
⅓ cup powdered erythritol-based sweetener (e.g., Swerve Confectioners or Lakanto Monkfruit Powdered)
1 large egg white
½ teaspoon almond extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups super-fine almond flour
Equipment:
Medium mixing bowl
Fork, spatula, or hand mixer
Baking sheet
Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Cookie scoop (optional, for even sizing)
Instructions:
Preheat Oven & Prep Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened butter, powdered sweetener, egg white, almond extract, and salt.Use a fork, whisk, or hand mixer to combine these ingredients until well blended and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add Almond Flour: Gradually add the almond flour to the wet mixture, mixing with a fork or spatula until a soft, uniform dough forms. The dough will be thick.
Chill Dough (Optional but Recommended): For easier handling and to prevent spreading, cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 15-30 minutes.
Form Cookies: Use a small cookie scoop (about 1 tablespoon size) or roll the dough into small balls (roughly 1 inch in diameter). Place the formed balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1-2 inches between each cookie.You can gently flatten the tops of the balls slightly with your palm or the back of a fork if you prefer a flatter cookie.
Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the cookies are set. They may still be soft in the center when removed from the oven but will firm up as they cool.
Cool & Enjoy! Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these delicious butter cookies!
Tips for Success:
Softened Butter: Ensure your butter is truly softened, not melted, for the best dough consistency.
Powdered Sweetener: Using powdered (confectioners) sweetener helps prevent a gritty texture in the final cookie. Granulated sweeteners might not dissolve as well.
Don’t Overbake: These cookies are meant to be soft and chewy. Baking them too long can make them dry. The edges will just barely turn golden.
Chill Time: While optional, chilling the dough makes it less sticky and can help the cookies hold their shape better during baking.
Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5-7 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Recipe Analysis & Dietary Classification:
These Keto Butter Cookies are a delicious addition to your health journey!
High Fat: Yes, primarily from the butter and almond flour.
Low-Carb: Yes, this recipe is very low-carb due to the use of almond flour and a sugar-free sweetener.
Keto: Yes, this recipe is keto-friendly. All listed ingredients are suitable for a ketogenic diet.
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