Keto Witch Finger Cookies
Get into the spooky spirit with these fun and delicious Keto Witch Finger Cookies! A perfect low-carb treat for your Halloween festivities.
Equipment
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Mixer
- Paring Knife
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
- 1 cup Superfine Almond Flour
- 1/3 cup Coconut Flour
- 2 tsp Xanthan Gum
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 2/3 cup Sugar Substitute
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1/2 tsp Almond Extract
- Green Food Coloring (optional)
Decoration
- 28 Whole Blanched Almonds
- Red Food Coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk the protein powder, almond flour, coconut flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar substitute until creamy and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs and almond extract. If using green food coloring, add it now.
- Turn the mixer to low speed and slowly add the dry ingredients. Mix until a smooth dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
- Scoop out 1-tablespoon-sized pieces of dough. Roll each piece into a finger shape and place on the baking sheets.
- Press a blanched almond into one end as a fingernail. Optionally, remove, paint the bed with red food coloring, and replace.
- Use a paring knife to cut shallow lines across each finger for knuckles.
- Cover and chill for another 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden. Cool completely.
Notes
Nutrition per serving: Calories: 100 kcal, Total Carbs: 7g, Net Carbs: 2g, Fats: 7g, Protein: 4g.
