Delight in these Keto Pecan Snowball Confections, crafted with almond flour, a sugar-free sweetening agent, and rich butter. This simple, sugarless cookie recipe is an ideal, healthier indulgence for the festive season!
Imagine delicate, buttery shortbread-like cookies, speckled with bits of pecans and enveloped in powdered sweetener, devoid of sugar and grains. These Keto Pecan Snowballs are a revelation!
They are sumptuous mounds of tender yet crispy cookies, imbued with finely chopped nuts (pecans in this instance) and coated in a dusting of powdered sweetener (sugar-free, of course).
What makes these cookies exceptional, beyond their melt-in-your-mouth pleasure, is their simplicity and versatility.
Requiring minimal ingredients, free from eggs, and perfect for advance preparation and freezing, these cookies are a baker’s dream.
In fact, freezing the dough before baking is essential. So, if you’re searching for a.) pre-made Christmas cookie recipes or b.) dough that can be bulk-prepared and baked from frozen, these are an excellent choice!
Ingredients for Keto Snowball Confections:
Butter: Imparts a rich, creamy essence to these cookies. Ghee or coconut oil can also be used—just ensure it’s softened, not melted!
Almond Flour: The primary flour in these keto confections is superfine almond flour, providing a light and airy texture akin to regular flour.
Note: Absorbency varies among brands, so if your dough is too crumbly, incorporate more softened butter (one tablespoon at a time) until cohesive. If the dough is overly sticky, add almond flour, a few tablespoons at a time, to achieve a typical cookie dough consistency.
Coconut Flour: This ingredient helps bind the cookies without eggs and adds natural sweetness. The blend of almond flour and coconut flour creates the perfect consistency! Coconut flour’s absorbency is unmatched by any other flour.
Sugar-Free Granulated Sweetener: These keto snowballs are sweetened with a sugar-free granulated sweetener. Truvia was used here, but Swerve or Monk Fruit Sweetener are also excellent options.
Raw Pecans: Providing a nutty flavor and delightful texture, finely chop the pecans to get crunchy bursts.
Vanilla Extract & Sea Salt: These enhance flavor! If vanilla extract is unavailable, it can be omitted or replaced with ¼ tsp almond extract.
Sugar-Free Confectioners Sugar: For that classic powdered sugar finish, roll the cookies in your preferred sugar-free confectioners (or powdered) sugar. Truvia or Swerve are recommended.
Can Regular Sweetener Be Used?
If sugar-free sweeteners aren’t your preference, no problem! Try the Paleo Russian Tea Cakes, sweetened with pure maple syrup. They aren’t keto-friendly but offer a healthier alternative to traditional snowball cookies.
How to Create Keto Pecan Snowball Confections:
- Combine all ingredients in a stand mixer and blend on medium speed until well integrated. Chill the dough for 2 hours.
- Shape the dough into balls, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze the dough balls for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F when ready to bake. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the cookies begin to turn a light golden brown. Cool for at least 20 minutes, until firm.
- Roll each ball of dough in sugar-free confectioners sweetener.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter or ghee, softened
- 2 cups superfine almond flour
- 2 Tbsp coconut flour
- 1/3 cup sugar-free granulated sweetener
- 1/2 cup raw pecans, finely chopped
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a stand mixer, blending at medium speed until well-mixed. Chill the dough for 2 hours.
- Shape the dough into balls (1 to 1.5 inches in diameter) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze the dough balls for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly golden brown. Cool for at least 20 minutes, until firm.
- Roll each cookie in sugar-free confectioners sweetener.
Nutrition
- Serving: 1 of 15
- Calories: 171kcal
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
