Low Carb Butter Pecan Cookies
Low Carb Butter Pecan Cookies (Diabetic-Friendly)
These Low Carb Butter Pecan Cookies are soft, buttery, and packed with crunchy pecans—perfect for a diabetic-friendly treat. They’re rich in flavor but low in carbs, making them ideal for guilt-free snacking.
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/3 cup erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup pecans (chopped)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream butter and sweetener until smooth.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Add almond flour, baking powder, and salt—combine well.
- Fold in chopped pecans.
- Scoop dough into small balls and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let cool before serving (they firm up as they cool).
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Enjoy with coffee or tea ☕
- Add a sugar-free drizzle for extra indulgence
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days
🩺 Blood Sugar Tips
- Almond flour helps reduce carb impact
- Pecans provide healthy fats that slow sugar absorption
- Stick to 1–2 cookies per serving for balance
📊 Nutrition (Approx per cookie, 12 cookies)
- Calories: ~140
- Net Carbs: ~2–3g
- Protein: ~3g
- Fat: ~13g
