Keto Pecan Crescent Cookies

These Keto Pecan Crescents are a deliciously tender low carb holiday cookie recipe. Studded with toasted pecans, they offer all the flavor of the original with a fraction of the carbs.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Dessert

Keyword pecan crescent cookies, pecan snowballs

Prep Time 45

Cook Time 18

Total Time 1 3

Servings servings

Calories 168kcal

Ingredients

Cookies

1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter softened
1/2 cup brown sugar replacement erythritol recommended
1 large egg room temperature
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups almond flour
2 tbsp coconut flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

Vanilla Glaze

1 1/2 ounces cream cheese softened
1/2 cup powdered sweetener
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
4 tbsp heavy whipping cream more as needed
Keto sprinkles or additional chopped pecans

Instructions

Cookies

Preheat the oven to 325ºF and line 2 baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper. Use a sharp knife to chop the pecans up further, until finely chopped.
Use a sharp knife to chop the pecans up further, until finely chopped. This helps the cookies hold together better.
In a large bowl, beat the butter with the sweetener until light and fluffy, about a minute. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
Add the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt and beat until well combined. Stir in the chopped pecans.
Form the dough into 3/4 inch balls, then roll gently between yours palms and shape into crescents. Arrange on the baking sheets at least an inch apart.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges. They will not be firm to the touch, but will firm up as they cool. Let cool on the pan.

Vanilla Glaze

In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. then beat in the powdered sweetener and vanilla extract until well combined.
Beat in the heavy cream until well combined. If the mixture is very thick, add more cream, one tablespoon at a time, until a thin frosting texture is achieved .
Spread over the tops of the cooled cookies and add sprinkles as desired.

Notes

Storage Information: Store the cookies in a covered container on the counter for up to 5 days, or in the fridge for up to 10 days. They can also be frozen for several months.

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