Keto Hazelnut Butter Cookies (Low Carb, Gluten Free)
These delicate, buttery cookies practically melt in your mouth. Roasted hazelnuts give them a nice crunch and a luscious drizzle of sugar-free chocolate takes these low carb treats over the top.
Servings 24 cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened
- ½ cup monkfruit
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- 1 large egg
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla bean powder or vanilla extract
- 1 cup roasted hazelnuts
Chocolate Ganache (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons stevia-sweetened chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a food processor, whip butter and monkfruit until smooth. Add remaining ingredients except for hazelnuts and process until thoroughly combined.
- Coarsely chop roasted hazelnuts. Add to food processor and pulse until combined well with the cookie dough.
- Spoon approximately 1-½ tablespoon of cookie dough onto the prepared sheets. Shape and flatten them with your hands.
- Bake for 20-23 minutes or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
Chocolate Ganache
- In a double boiler over medium-low heat, melt chocolate chips and butter together. Whisk to combine well.
- Drizzle chocolate ganache over the cookies and allow to set for approximately 5 minutes.
- Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.5mg