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Low-Carb Cowboy Cookies

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Low-Carb Cowboy Cookies

Keto Cowboy Cookies are a delightful low-carb adaptation of a beloved classic, offering a rich tapestry of flavors and textures in every bite. These generously sized cookies are packed with sugar-free chocolate chips, toasted pecans, and unsweetened coconut, creating a harmonious blend of sweetness and crunch. The use of almond flour and a touch of coconut flour ensures a perfect balance between crisp edges and a chewy center, making them a satisfying treat for anyone following a low-carb lifestyle.

Golden cowboy cookies with dark chocolate chips and visible pecan pieces on a ceramic plate

These cookies have quickly become a favorite among keto dessert enthusiasts thanks to their rich flavor and satisfying texture. Traditional cowboy cookies are known for being packed with mix-ins, and this low-carb version delivers all the same goodness without the sugar or grains. By using almond flour and allulose, the recipe keeps the carbs low while still offering a classic cookie experience. Whether you’re craving a nostalgic treat or looking for a satisfying snack that fits your macros, Low-Carb Cowboy Cookies strike the perfect balance between indulgence and wholesome ingredients.

Yields 18 servings of Low-Carb Cowboy Cookies

The Preparation

  • 1 cup unsweetened toasted coconut flakes
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 3/4 cup allulose
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 2 large egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup low-carb dark chocolate chips

The Execution

1. Gather and prep all of your ingredients. Pre-heat oven to 300F.

Measured ingredients for low-carb cowboy cookies including chocolate chips, coconut flakes, and pecans

2. Add pecans (and coconut flakes, if desired) to a sheet pan and bake until toasted and starting to brown. About 5-7 minutes. Remove and let cool.

Chopped pecans and coconut flakes toasting on a dark sheet pan in the oven

3. For the cookies, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, allulose, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Mix together well and set aside.

Almond flour, coconut flour, allulose, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl with a gray spatula

4. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy, then add in the vanilla extract and continue to mix.

Vanilla extract streaming into frothy whisked eggs in a white bowl

5. Slowly add the egg mixture into the softened butter and mix well until combined and smooth.

Whisking the egg and vanilla mixture into softened butter in a glass bowl

6. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix thoroughly until no lumps appear.

Pouring wet egg-butter mixture over the dry almond flour blend in a metal bowl

7. Fold in the coconut flakes, pecans, and chocolate chips. Place bowl in the fridge for 15 minutes to allow the dough to chill through. If oven was turned off, pre-heat to 300F again.

Folding coconut flakes, dark chocolate chips, and pecans into cookie dough with a spatula

8. On a parchment-lined sheet pan, spoon dough into small balls, approximately 2 inches in size. Slightly flatten with the back of a spoon.

Scooping cowboy cookie dough rounds studded with chocolate chips onto a parchment-lined sheet pan

9. Bake for 9-12 minutes or until cookies are golden brown. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Stack of five baked cowboy cookies with chocolate chips on a plate, wire rack of cookies behind

This makes a total of 18 servings of Low-Carb Cowboy Cookies. Each serving comes out to be 230 calories, 21.7g fats, 3.8g net carbs, and 3.4g protein.

NUTRITION CALORIES FAT CARBS FIBER NET CARBS PROTEIN
1 cup unsweetened toasted coconut flakes 567 45.3 28.3 17 11.3 5.7
1 cup pecans 719 74.9 14.4 10 4.4 9.5
1 cup almond flour 648 56 24.6 14.6 10.1 23.5
3/4 cup allulose 68 0 0 0 0 0
1/4 cup coconut flour 80 4.7 13.3 9.3 4 4
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 4 0 1.9 0 1.9 0
1 teaspoon baking soda 0 0 0 0 0 0
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 0 1.1 0.7 0.4 0.1
1/2 teaspoon salt 0 0 0 0 0 0
3/4 cup butter 1221 138.1 0.1 0 0.1 1.5
2 large egg 157 10.5 0.8 0 0.8 13.8
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 19 0 0.8 0 0.8 0
1 cup low-carb dark chocolate chips 662 60.5 80.6 47 33.6 3.4
Totals 4148 389.9 166 98.6 67.4 61.4
Per Serving (/18) 230 21.7 9.2 5.5 3.7 3.4

Low-Carb Cowboy Cookies

This makes a total of 18 servings of Low-Carb Cowboy Cookies. Each serving comes out to be 230 calories, 21.7g fats, 3.8g net carbs, and 3.4g protein.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings 18 servings
Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsweetened toasted coconut flakes
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ¾ cup allulose
  • ¼ cup coconut flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup butter
  • 2 large egg
  • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup low-carb dark chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Gather and prep all of your ingredients. Pre-heat oven to 300F.
  • Add pecans (and coconut flakes, if desired) to a sheet pan and bake until toasted and starting to brown. About 5-7 minutes. Remove and let cool.
  • For the cookies, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, allulose, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Mix together well and set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy, then add in the vanilla extract and continue to mix.
  • Slowly add the egg mixture into the softened butter and mix well until combined and smooth.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix thoroughly until no lumps appear.
  • Fold in the coconut flakes, pecans, and chocolate chips. Place bowl in the fridge for 15 minutes to allow the dough to chill through. If oven was turned off, pre-heat to 300F again.
  • On a parchment-lined sheet pan, spoon dough into small balls, approximately 2 inches in size. Slightly flatten with the back of a spoon.
  • Bake for 9-12 minutes or until cookies are golden brown. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 3.8gProtein: 3.4gFat: 21.7g
Keyword gluten-free, keto, low-carb, make-ahead, oven-baked, sugar-free, vegetarian

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and manufacturer labels. How we calculate nutrition →

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