Keto Pecan Snowball Cookies Recipe
These Keto Pecan Snowball Cookies are a low-carb, grain-free treat perfect for those on a keto diet or anyone avoiding sugar and gluten. Made with almond and coconut flour, buttery pecans, and sweetened with a sugar-free granulated sweetener, these delicate cookies offer a satisfying nutty flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Rolled in sugar-free confectioners’ sweetener after baking, they make a festive and guilt-free dessert or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 15 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Keto, Gluten Free, Low Carb
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter or ghee, softened
- 2 cups super fine almond flour
- 2 Tbsp coconut flour
- 1/3 cup sugar-free granulated sweetener
- 1/2 cup raw pecans, finely chopped
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Coating
- Sugar-free confectioners’ sweetener, for rolling
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the unsalted butter (or ghee), super fine almond flour, coconut flour, sugar-free granulated sweetener, finely chopped raw pecans, pure vanilla extract, and sea salt into a stand mixer. Beat on medium speed until all ingredients are thoroughly combined into a smooth dough.
- Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the cookie dough for 2 hours to firm up. This step helps the dough become easier to handle and shapes better during baking.
- Shape Cookies: After chilling, scoop and form the dough into balls approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place these balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Freeze the Dough Balls: Place the tray of dough balls into the freezer for 15 minutes. Freezing helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents spreading during baking.
- Preheat the Oven: While dough balls are freezing, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature before baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the frozen dough balls for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they just begin to turn slightly golden brown on the edges. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies tender.
- Cool Cookies: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for at least 20 minutes. Cooling helps them firm up and develop the characteristic crumbly texture.
- Roll in Sweetener: Once cooled, place sugar-free confectioners’ sweetener in a bowl and gently roll each cookie ball in it until evenly coated, giving the cookies their snowy appearance.
Notes
- For best results, use super fine almond flour as it provides a smoother dough texture and better cookie crumb.
- Ghee can be used instead of unsalted butter for a dairy-free alternative.
- If you do not have a stand mixer, hand mixing with a sturdy spoon or using a hand mixer works fine.
- These cookies keep well stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
- Feel free to substitute pecans with walnuts or macadamia nuts based on personal preference.
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