Keto Thin Mint Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol (or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener)
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Coating:
- 4 oz sugar-free dark chocolate
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (163 degrees Celsius) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered erythritol until smooth. Add the egg and peppermint extract, mixing well.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet components until a dough forms.
- Shape Cookies:
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and form into balls. Place them on the baking sheet that has been prepared, giving some space between each.
- Flatten and Bake:
- Flatten each cookie with the back of a fork or your fingers. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm, in a preheated oven.
- Cool:
- After a few minutes on the baking sheet, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to finish cooling.
- Prepare the Coating:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the sugar-free dark chocolate with coconut oil in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Add peppermint extract and mix well.
- Coat the Cookies:
- Dip each cookie into the chocolate mixture, ensuring it’s evenly coated. Return the coated biscuits to the parchment paper.
- Chill:
- Place the cookies in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until the chocolate coating hardens.
- Serve:
- Once the chocolate has set, your Keto Thin Mint Cookies are ready to be enjoyed!
Nutrition Information (Per Serving):
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 120
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sodium: 50mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 6g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 3g
Please keep in mind that nutritional values are estimates and may vary depending on the specific items utilised.
Tips:
- Use high-quality sugar-free dark chocolate for the coating.
- Adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more or less sweetener.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for longer shelf life.
Enjoy these Keto Thin Mint Cookies as a delightful, guilt-free treat on your ketogenic journey!
