Grinding toasted hazelnuts into the dough gives these a flavor no extract can fake. I leave some pieces coarse so the cookie has a little grit and crunch, and the almond flour base keeps them from spreading into flat discs in the oven.
Easy Keto Hazelnut Cookies
These rich and flavorful keto hazelnut cookies offer a perfect balance of sweetness and nutty flavor. The recipe takes about 25 minutes from start to finish and yields around 12 cookies, making it ideal for sharing or enjoying throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 1 cup hazelnut flour
- 1/2 cup erythritol or preferred keto sweetener
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together hazelnut flour, erythritol, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sweetener: In another bowl, beat the softened butter and erythritol together until light and fluffy. Add in the vanilla extract and egg, mixing until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms. If using, fold in the sugar-free chocolate chips.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the edges are set. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 12 cookies
- Calories: 120kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Net Carbs: 2g
A short rest in the fridge before baking helps them hold shape. They crisp as they cool, so do not judge the texture hot from the tray. A few chopped nuts on top make them look handmade.
