When preparing Keto Butternut Cookies, there are several important aspects to ensure the best results:
- Quality of Ingredients: Use fresh, high-quality butternut squash and other ingredients to achieve the best flavor and texture.
- Sweetener Choice: Select a keto-approved sweetener, such as erythritol or stevia, to keep the cookies low in carbs.
- Consistency: Achieve the right dough consistency to ensure the cookies hold together and bake evenly.
- Baking Time: Monitor baking time closely to avoid overbaking, which can lead to dry cookies.
Tips and Tricks
- Roasting Butternut Squash: Roast the butternut squash until it is tender and caramelized for enhanced sweetness and flavor.
- Blending Ingredients: Use a food processor or blender to achieve a smooth and consistent cookie dough.
- Chilling Dough: Chill the dough before baking to help the cookies maintain their shape.
- Portion Control: Use a cookie scoop to ensure uniform size and even baking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup roasted butternut squash puree
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ½ cup erythritol or preferred keto sweetener
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
