Cook Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 20
If you're on the keto diet but still crave something sweet, these buttery pecan cookies are the answer! They’re low in carbs, rich in healthy fats, and totally guilt-free. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and nutty crunch from toasted pecans, this is one keto cookie recipe you’ll keep coming back to.
Why These Keto Butter Pecan Cookies Are a Game Changer
Many store-bought cookies are packed with sugar, refined flours, and preservatives—none of which align with a keto-friendly lifestyle. In contrast, this recipe uses keto-approved ingredients like almond flour, coconut flour, and Swerve (a popular erythritol-based sweetener).
According to the USDA, pecans are one of the lowest-carb nuts, with just 1.1 grams of net carbs per 1-ounce serving. They’re also rich in monounsaturated fats, which support heart health and satiety (source).
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup Swerve sweetener
- 1¾ cups almond flour
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup toasted and chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat the softened butter and Swerve together for about 2 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add in the salt, vanilla extract, almond flour, and coconut flour. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the toasted, chopped pecans evenly throughout the dough.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Gently flatten them with your hands.
- Bake for 5 minutes, then remove from the oven and flatten further using the bottom of a glass (about ¼ inch thick).
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 240
- Fat: 22.3g
- Carbs: 5.3g (Net Carbs: ~2.1g after fiber)
- Protein: 5g
Health Benefits
These cookies are an excellent source of healthy fats thanks to the butter, pecans, and almond flour. They also contain about 2.1g net carbs per cookie, making them a smart choice for keto dieters aiming to stay under 20–30g net carbs per day.
Healthline reports that consuming high-fat, low-carb meals helps the body shift into ketosis, burning fat for fuel and supporting weight loss goals.
Perfect for Meal Prep and Gifting
These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. They also make great low-carb treats for friends and family following a keto or low-sugar lifestyle.