Keto Pecan Lace Cookies
These delicate keto pecan lace cookies are buttery, crisp, and perfect dipped in sugar-free chocolate—an elegant low-carb treat that satisfies every sweet craving.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves toasted
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 1/3 cup Swerve Brown erythritol-based sweetener
- 1/4 cup Swerve Granular
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup finely ground almond flour
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 4 oz sugar-free dark chocolate chopped
- 1 tbsp butter for chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line two baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.
- Toast Pecans: Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 8–10 minutes until fragrant. Cool completely.
- Grind Pecans: Pulse cooled pecans in a food processor until fine (but not a paste).
- Cream Butter and Sweeteners: In a large bowl, beat softened butter with Swerve Brown and Granular until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk ground pecans, almond flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold into the butter mixture until combined.
- Shape Cookies: Using a 1-tablespoon scoop, drop dough onto prepared sheets, spacing 3 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers look set.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on baking sheet 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
- Prepare Chocolate Dip: Melt chopped chocolate and 1 tbsp butter in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- Dip Cookies: Dip each cookie halfway in chocolate or drizzle over tops. Set on parchment and let chocolate firm up.
Notes
Sweeteners: Only erythritol-based sweeteners like Swerve will crisp properly.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container with parchment between layers up to 1 week.
Variations: Add orange zest, spices, or sandwich cookies with chocolate filling.
Troubleshooting: If cookies spread too much, chill dough before baking. If they don’t spread, gently flatten halfway through baking.