All the flavors of pecan pie in a bite-sized treat! Keto pecan cookie cups are the perfect way to enjoy pecans in a gluten-free dessert.
Are Pecans Keto
Yes, pecans are a keto-friendly type of nut. In fact, one ounce (or about 19 pecan halves) only contains 4g net carbs.
They are full of healthy fats that will help you burn more fat while you are on this diet.
You just can’t beat the flavor they have! That buttery, earthy taste that mixes well with both savory meals and sweet treats. It’s one of my favorite types of nuts to use in recipes.
That’s why my keto pumpkin pecan dump cake is one of my favorite keto recipes. The sweet pumpkin complements the woody pecans.
The really impressive thing about these cookies is that there is just one gram of net carbs in each one! Enjoy as many of them as you can fit into your macros – guilt free!
Pecan Cookie Cups
As you bite into these cookies, you’ll taste the sweet keto sugar cookie base mixed with caramelized keto pecan pie filling. Together, they make the tastiest way to enjoy pecan pie!
Instead of all the mess (and sugar) of a southern pie, enjoy these mess-free pecan pie bites!
To make the cookie cups, you just need the following kitchen tools:
- Muffin Tin
- Mixing Bowls
- Small or medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Kitchen spoons
- Wire Rack
That’s it! You probably already have all of these tools in your kitchen.
Keto Pecan Cookies
There are two parts to these delicious cookies – the cookie cups and the pecan filling. You can eat the cookies without the filling, but they aren’t sweet.
If you want to eat the cookies without the sugary pecan filling, I suggest either adding a keto frosting on top or sweetening them with some liquid sweetener.
The pecan filling is perfectly sticky-sweet. In order to get the perfect texture, I suggest using both Swerve brown sugar substitute and sugar-free honey.
Together, they will give the filling a caramel flavor and sticky texture that reminds you of authentic southern pecan pie.
Keto Desserts
Tasty keto pecan cookie cups are the perfect things to serve at parties or to sell at bake sales! It’s really easy to make a huge batch of them that will feed a crowd.
They fit in with all the other keto desserts that you can make with pecans! Love caramel? Then make some Keto Caramel Pecans.
If it’s a holiday party, then make Keto Cranberry Pecan Magic Bars (they have such festive colors). For chocolate-lovers, Keto Chocolate Bark with Almonds and Pecans is always a winning recipe.
If you want to impress everyone, No-Bake Keto Pecan Pie Cheesecake is the way to do it. It looks and tastes so good that no one will believe it is keto!
And for a quick snack for yourself, a serving of Low-Carb Pumpkin Pecan Custard always hits the spot.
How To Store Cookies
Since the pecan cookie cups have a soft filling, I suggest keeping them in the refrigerator. Store them in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to a week.
If you refrigerate them, the filling will harden a bit. Just warm them up in the microwave and they will soften back up. They taste the best when they are hot out of the oven!
Keto Pecan Cookie Cups Recipe
Here is the entire list of ingredients (and step by step pictures) that you’ll need to make these keto pecan cookie cups. Exact measurements are located within the recipe card below.
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Keto Pecan Cookie Cups
Equipment
- Muffin Tin
- Mixing Bowls
- Saucepan
Ingredients
Cookie Cups
- 1 cup Almond Flour
- 2 ounces Cream Cheese softened
- 6 tbsp Butter softened
Pecan Pie Filling
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tbsp Melted Butter
- 1/3 cup Swerve Brown Sugar Substitute
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup Sugar-Free Honey
- 1/3 cup Chopped Pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and grease the sections of a mini muffin tray well.
- Add the almond flour, butter and cream cheese to a mixing bowl, and blend until smooth.
- Press the dough into the sections of a mini muffin tray, to form cookie cups.
- Sprinkle some of the chopped pecans into each cookie cup.
- Add the melted butter, brown sugar substitute and sugar free honey into a pot on the stove over medium low heat. Stir until the mixture is smooth and sugar has melted.
- Remove from the heat and let cool for a few minutes.
- Whisk in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
- Spoon the filling mixture into the cookie cups, filling them about ⅔ of the way full.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cookie cups are browned and cooked through.
- Let the cookie cups cool to room temperature before serving.
Notes
Net Carbs: 1 Net Carb Per Serving The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
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