Soft, chewy, and nutty — these Keto Cream Cheese Pecan Cookies are a guilt-free treat loaded with flavor. Made with almond flour, cream cheese, and crunchy pecans, they’re the perfect low-carb cookie for holidays or anytime you’re craving a sweet bite.
🥘 Recipe Card
Servings & Timing
Yield: 20 cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Dietary Badges:
Keto
Low-Carb
Gluten-Free
✅ Ingredients
2 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup powdered erythritol (or monk fruit sweetener)
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups almond flour
½ tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
½ cup chopped pecans (plus extra for topping)
📖 Instructions
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Cream Butter & Cheese
In a bowl, beat softened butter, cream cheese, and sweetener until smooth and fluffy.Add Wet Ingredients
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.Add Dry Ingredients
Stir in almond flour, baking powder, and salt until a soft dough forms.Fold in Pecans
Gently fold in the chopped pecans.Shape Cookies
Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly with your hand or the back of a spoon. Press a pecan half on top of each cookie (optional).Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are golden. Let cool completely on the baking sheet (cookies firm up as they cool).Serve & Enjoy
Enjoy with coffee or tea, or store for later snacking!
🔑 Notes & Tips
Don’t skip cooling — cookies will be soft right out of the oven but firm up beautifully.
Use toasted pecans for extra depth of flavor.
Powdered erythritol blends best for a smooth texture (granulated may feel gritty).
🌟 Variations
Chocolate Chip Pecan: Add ¼ cup sugar-free chocolate chips.
Spiced Cookie: Mix in ½ tsp cinnamon or pumpkin spice.
Maple Pecan: Add ½ tsp maple extract for a buttery, cozy flavor.
❄️ Storage
Fridge: Store in an airtight container up to 1 week.
Freezer: Freeze baked cookies up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before eating.
💌 Final Notes
These Keto Cream Cheese Pecan Cookies are buttery, nutty, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious — everything you want in a low-carb treat. Perfect for holiday cookie trays, keto dessert platters, or just a weekday sweet fix.