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
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Yield: 20 cookies
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
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Total Time: 25 minutes
Dietary Badges:
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Keto
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Low-Carb
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Gluten-Free
✅ Ingredients
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2 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup powdered erythritol (or monk fruit sweetener)
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 cups almond flour
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½ tsp baking powder
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Pinch of salt
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½ cup chopped pecans (plus extra for topping)
📖 Instructions
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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
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Don’t skip cooling — cookies will be soft right out of the oven but firm up beautifully.
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Use toasted pecans for extra depth of flavor.
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Powdered erythritol blends best for a smooth texture (granulated may feel gritty).
🌟 Variations
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Chocolate Chip Pecan: Add ¼ cup sugar-free chocolate chips.
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Spiced Cookie: Mix in ½ tsp cinnamon or pumpkin spice.
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Maple Pecan: Add ½ tsp maple extract for a buttery, cozy flavor.
❄️ Storage
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Fridge: Store in an airtight container up to 1 week.
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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.
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