Description
Deliciously soft and easy-to-make Keto Cream Cheese Cookies that satisfy your sweet cravings without the carbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated erythritol or your favorite sugar substitute
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (sugar-free)
- 1 cup almond flour, superfine blanched
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips or nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened cream cheese and erythritol with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla to the creamed mixture and mix until just combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms. Fold in any optional ingredients.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Portion out uniform balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets, flattening them slightly.
- Bake for 10-14 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers appear set.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, chill the dough to prevent spreading. These cookies freeze well, making them perfect for emergency dessert situations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: keto cookies, cream cheese cookies, low carb dessert, easy cookies