Description
These ultra-tender, low-carb sugar cookies are topped with a luscious layer of pastel buttercream. They’re completely keto-friendly and incredibly satisfying, with just 2g net carbs per generous cookie.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies
- 1½ cups finely ground blanched almond flour
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar-free sweetener
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting
- ¼ cup butter (salted or unsalted), softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar-free sweetener (sifted if clumpy)
- Pinch (⅛ teaspoon) natural pink coloring powder or preferred food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and pan: Heat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, powdered sweetener, baking powder, and salt.
- Form the dough: Add the softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir until everything comes together into a smooth dough. Let it sit briefly (1–2 minutes) so it can firm up slightly.
- Shape the cookies: Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll into balls. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet. Gently press each one down to slightly thinner than your preferred finished thickness, as they will puff a bit while baking.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until just set. Remove and allow the cookies to cool completely before frosting.
- Make the frosting: Beat the softened butter with the powdered sweetener until smooth and creamy. Mix in food coloring gradually until you reach your desired shade.
- Frost and serve: Spread a generous layer of frosting over the cooled cookies. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Desserts
Nutrition
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 122 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 52 mg