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Keto Butter Cookies - Simple, Rich, and Low-Carb

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups (175g) blanched almond flour – Finely ground works best for smooth cookies.
  • 1/3 cup granulated erythritol or monk fruit blend – A 1:1 sugar replacement; choose one that measures like sugar.
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder – Optional, but helps with lightness.
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened – Room temperature so it creams easily.
  • 1 large egg – Binds the dough.
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Optional add-ins: 1/2 teaspoon almond extract for a bakery-style twist
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest for brightness
  • 2 tablespoons sugar-free chocolate chips
  • Ground cinnamon for dusting

Method
 

  1. Prep your tools: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, sweetener, salt, and baking powder to break up clumps.
  3. Cream the butter: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter with a hand mixer for 1–2 minutes until fluffy and pale. Add the egg and vanilla, and mix until smooth.
  4. Combine: Add the dry mixture to the butter mixture. Stir or mix on low until a soft dough forms. If using almond extract, zest, or chocolate chips, fold them in now.
  5. Chill briefly (optional but helpful): If the dough feels sticky, chill for 10–15 minutes. This makes shaping easier and improves the texture.
  6. Shape the cookies: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie. Roll into balls and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Gently flatten to about 1/3 inch thick. For a classic butter cookie look, press a fork crosshatch on top.
  7. Bake: Bake for 9–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still look soft—don’t overbake.
  8. Cool completely: Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack. They firm up as they cool.
  9. Optional finish: Sprinkle with a tiny pinch of granulated keto sweetener or cinnamon while warm.