High-Protein Butter Pecan Cookies
High-Protein Keto Butter Pecan Cookies
Buttery almond-flour cookies packed with pecans — low carb, sugar-free, and ready in 25 minutes
These high-protein keto butter pecan cookies use almond flour, butter, and a scoop of vanilla protein powder. Chopped pecans go through the dough, and a pecan half sits on top of each cookie. One cookie has 6 g of protein and 3 g net carbs.
Low carb, sugar-free, and baked in one tray.
Bake: 15 min
Why you’ll love these cookies
- 6g protein per cookie
- Only 3g net carbs
- No wheat flour or sugar
- Ready in about 25 minutes
- Toasted pecan flavor
- Pecan halves on top like the photo
Health notes
- Higher protein for a cookie: Vanilla protein powder plus pecans.
- Low carb: Almond flour replaces wheat.
- Sugar-free: Powdered keto sweetener browns without sugar.
- Buttery: Real butter gives the shortbread-style crumb.
Key element — press a pecan half on top
Chopped pecans flavor the dough. A whole half pressed on each mound is what makes the stack in the photo.
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High-Protein Butter Pecan Cookies
- Prep10 min
- Total10 min
- Servings12 servings
- Calories155 kcal
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat the oven. Heat to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Mix the dough. Whisk almond flour, protein powder, sweetener, baking powder, and salt. Beat in butter, egg, vanilla, and maple extract until a soft dough forms. Fold in chopped pecans.
- Shape. Scoop 12 mounds. Flatten slightly and press a pecan half on top of each.
- Bake. Bake 12–15 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers look just set. Cool on the sheet 10 minutes before moving.
Notes & Tips
- Don’t overbake. They firm up as they cool.
- If the dough sticks, chill 10 minutes.
- Toast extra pecans for a deeper flavor.
- A pinch of extra salt on top balances the sweetener.
- Store with parchment between layers so the pecan tops don’t break.
Variations & serving ideas
- Higher protein: Use an extra half scoop of protein powder and 1 extra Tbsp almond flour if the dough is sticky.
- Dairy-free: Use coconut oil instead of butter.
- Toasted pecans: Toast the chopped pecans 5 minutes before mixing.
- No protein powder: Add 3 extra Tbsp almond flour (protein drops).
- Butter pecan chip: Fold in 2 Tbsp sugar-free white chocolate chips.
- Maple: Use extra maple extract and a pinch of cinnamon.
- Walnut: Swap walnuts for pecans.
- Sandwich: Spread two cookies with a thin layer of cream cheese frosting.
Storage
- Room temperature: Up to 3 days (Airtight container)
- Refrigerator: Up to 1 week (Bring to room temp before serving)
- Freezer: Up to 2 months (Thaw on the counter)
Nutrition Facts
Per serving · makes 12 servings
| Nutrient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 155 kcal |
| Total fat | 13 g |
| Sodium | 95 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 6 g |
| Fibre | 3 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
Nutrition values are approximate and vary with brands and portion sizes.
Frequently asked questions
Are these cookies keto-friendly?
Yes. Almond flour and a sugar-free sweetener keep each cookie around 3g net carbs.
Why did they spread too much?
The butter was too soft or the dough was warm. Chill 10 minutes before baking.
Can I skip the protein powder?
Yes. Add 3 extra tablespoons of almond flour. Protein per cookie will be lower.
Should I toast the pecans first?
Optional, but 5 minutes in a dry skillet deepens the flavor.
Do they stay soft?
Yes if you pull them when the centers still look slightly underdone. They firm as they cool.
How many cookies does this make?
Twelve cookies, matching the per-cookie macros.
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