Keto Chocolate Chip and Almond Cookies

Today I’ve switched up a gluten-free chocolate chip cookie recipe by adding sliced almonds and almond extract - they give the cookies a little extra somethin’ somethin’.

I test baked these cookies on parchment as well as a silicone baking mat - both produced equal results so feel free to use which ever you prefer. The cookies will be too soft to move immediately after baking so be sure to allow them to rest for about 10 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely.

Items used to make this recipe:

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• half sheet pans https://amzn.to/3oIjmvC

• silicone pan liners https://amzn.to/3GM5ois

• #50 cookie scoop https://amzn.to/3uJSv6l

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Keto Chocolate Chip and Almond Cookies

makes 30 cookies (#50 scoop)

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

• 120g blanched almond flour

• 16g coconut flour

• 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum

• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt

• 150g unsalted butter, room temperature

• 7 tablespoons monkfruit sweetener

• 1 large egg

• 1 teaspoon blackstrap molasses

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract

• 120g Lily’s premium dark chocolate baking chips

• 50g sliced almonds

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F and place rack in center position; line 2 half sheet pans with parchment or freshly washed and dried silicone pan liners.

2. In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the almond flour, coconut flour, arrowroot powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside until needed.

3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the beater attachment, cream butter and monkfruit sweetener on medium high speed for a full 10 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl periodically.

4. Stop the mixer and add the egg, molasses, almond extract, and vanilla extract; mix for 1 minute.

5. Stop mixer and add the almond flour mixture on low speed until no traces of dry ingredients remain.

6. Remove bowl from mixer and stir in chocolate chips and almonds until combined; cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour

7. Use a #50 scoop to portion cookies on a parchment or silicone lined half sheet pan and flatten dough slightly (very slightly, just to eliminate the domed top on each cookie); bake for 10 minutes.

8. Allow cookies to rest for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely. Store in airtight container.

Macros

each cookie contains 92 calories, 9g protein, 9g fat, 4g carbs and 2g fiber (2g net carbs).

recipe adapted from gnomgnom.com

Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

I recently spent some time visiting a friend out of town and she made these delicious pumpkin bars. I didn’t have my good camera with me, but I snapped a quick picture with my iPad and asked for the recipe so I could share it with you. Enjoy!

I wish you could smell the lovely aroma this cake is filling the room with!

Items used to make this recipe:

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• 10x15 jelly roll pan https://amzn.to/36aD2C8

• pure pumpkin puree https://amzn.to/3JkDsEc

• pure vanilla extract https://amzn.to/3ovS9fE (this one is my favorite)

• vanilla bean paste https://amzn.to/3HhfWXZ (again, this is my fav)

• offset spatula https://amzn.to/2o7PoVn

• hand mixer https://amzn.to/3uLUwiy

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Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

makes 24 servings (10x15 jelly roll pan)

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

Bars:

• 4 large eggs, room temperature

• 1 2/3 cup sugar

• 1 cup vegetable oil

• 15 ounce can 100% pure pumpkin puree

• 2 cups all purpose flour

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon fine salt

Frosting:

• 2 cups confectioners sugar, sifted

• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste

• 1/8 teaspoon fine salt

Directions

To make the bars:

1. Preheat oven to 350F, place rack in center position, and have an ungreased 10x15-inch jelly roll pan ready to go.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin puree; set aside

3. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir flour mixture into pumpkin mixture until no traces of dry flour remain.

4. Pour batter into pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

5. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before frosting.

To make the frosting:

1. In a medium mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to combine the frosting ingredients until light and fluffy (you can add a splash of milk if needed).

2. Spread frosting evenly over cooled pumpkin bars.

Note

• store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week.

adapted from Taste of Home