Keto Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies
Keto Friendly
Low Carb
Enjoy the nostalgic taste of Grandma’s Christmas snowball cookies without the added sugar or regular flour! These keto-friendly cookies are buttery, tender, nutty, and coated in a sugar-free powdered sweetener.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 12–15 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Ingredients
For the cookies:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups finely ground blanched almond flour
- ¾ cup finely chopped pecans
- ½ teaspoon xanthan gum (optional, for better texture)
For the sugar-free coating:
- ½ cup powdered keto sweetener
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla powder (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven: Set oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream the butter: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and powdered sweetener until smooth and fluffy.
3. Add flavor: Mix in vanilla extract and salt.
4. Add dry ingredients: Gradually stir in almond flour and xanthan gum until a soft dough forms.
5. Add pecans: Fold in finely chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
6. Chill: Refrigerate the dough for 20 minutes to make shaping easier.
7. Shape: Roll the dough into approximately 20 small balls and arrange them on the baking sheet.
8. Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden. The cookies should remain pale on top.
9. First coating: Allow cookies to cool for 5–10 minutes, then gently roll them in powdered keto sweetener.
10. Final coating: Once completely cool, roll them again for a beautiful snowy finish.
11. Serve: Enjoy with unsweetened coffee or tea!
Estimated Nutrition
Per cookie, based on 20 cookies
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 125 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5g |
| Total Carbs | 3.5g |
| Fiber | 1.8g |
| Net Carbs | 1.7g |
| Fat | 12g |
Nutrition is approximate and depends on the sweetener and almond flour used.
Tips for Perfect Keto Snowballs
- Use powdered sweetener rather than granulated for a smooth texture.
- Finely chop the pecans for an even buttery crunch.
- Let cookies cool before the second coating.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Keto & Low-Carb
These cookies are a delicious sugar-free alternative to traditional Christmas pecan snowballs, with approximately 1.7g net carbs per cookie.
