Keto butter pecan cookies have a deep nutty flavor with browned butter, a hint of bourbon and toasted pecans. Be sure to make a double batch because they’ll go fast!
Christmas is right around the corner and what says Christmas more than cookies? Cookies make a lovely addition to any holiday “sweet treat” gifts. If you don’t have any diet restrictions, check out my butterscotch coconut oatmeal cookie recipe.
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Holiday Traditions
Baking cookies and candy has always been a holiday tradition for my family. I can’t tell you how many batches of divinity have got thrown away over the past 40 years of my life and who knows how many before that. It was one candy my grandma and mom always HAD to make.
I could take or leave divinity. A good array of cookies, pies and cake rolls and I was in heaven. My grandparents loved butter pecan everything, and grandma had a batch of butter pecan cookies ready at various times of the year.
How to make Keto Butter Pecan Cookies
Chop the pecans and toast them in a 300-degree oven for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Measure all the ingredients out and mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
Brown the butter in a pan over medium heat and then add the brown sugar and stir in. Turn off the heat and add the Bourbon to the brown sugar.
Combine the heavy cream and eggs together and mix into the dry ingredients. Add the brown sugar mixture to the rest of the ingredients. Allow the dough to chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
Set oven to 350 degrees. Line a sheet pan or two with parchment paper. Use a cookie dough “scooper” or spoon to create about 1 ½” balls, then lightly press down. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the cookies have browned.
Looking for more great cookies? Try Nestle Toll House inspired chocolate chip cookies and lemon meringue thumbprint cookies.
Nestle Toll House Inspired Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies 
Keto Lemon Meringue Thumbprint Cookies
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Keto Butter Pecan Cookies
- Prep Time: 15 minutes + 2 hours rest time
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
- Total Time: 30-32 minutes + 2 hours rest time
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Tasty Treats
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Keto butter pecan cookies have a deep nutty flavor with browned butter, a hint of bourbon and toasted pecans.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cup almond flour
2 tsp coconut flour
3 tablespoons vanilla whey protein powder (I use precision engineered)
1/2 cup Swerve brown
3 tablespoons Bourbon whiskey
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon baking powder
6 tablespoons heavy cream
1 egg
1/2 cup chopped, toasted pecans
Instructions
- Chop the pecans and toast them in a 300-degree oven for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Measure all the ingredients out and mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Brown the butter in a pan over medium heat
- Add the brown sugar and stir in.
- Turn off the heat and add the Bourbon to the brown sugar.
- Combine the heavy cream and eggs together and mix into the dry ingredients.
- Add the pecans.
- Add the brown sugar mixture to the rest of the ingredients.
- Allow the dough to chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a sheet pan or two with parchment paper.
- Use a cookie dough scooper or spoon to create about 1 ½” balls, then lightly press down.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the cookies have browned.
Notes
Placing an extra pecan on top is mainly for decorative purposes.
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I can never just have one delicious ❤
Me either, I am like a 3 cookie eater! So pleased you like them so well!
You make all your food so darn delicious looking, it’s HARD to resist!!!!
Thank you for the mega comment! I so appreciate it!
Oh my I can’t wait to make these . Butter pecan is my favorite cookie EVER! Especially during the holidays.
I LOVE that you get excited to cook my food! No greater compliment!
These are so good with a cup of coffee in the morning!! So delicious you can just eat one!! And who’s cares cause they are a good healthy treat!
Thank you! So happy you are enjoying them!
oMg this is like real cookie dough… check it out. Cant wait till they cook!!!!
How do I post a pic????
I am uncertain that you can post one on the site…I will look in to it. You can post it on facebook and Instagram and tag or hashtag. Thank you!!!