Keto Cottage Cheese Frosted Sugar Cookies
Enjoy a classic, sweet bakery treat that everyone will love. These delicious cookies are low carb and keto friendly.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1/2 cup Full-Fat Cottage Cheese
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Granulated Monk Fruit Sweetener
- 1 Large Egg Yolk
- 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 tsp Almond Extract
- 2 cups Blanched Almond Flour
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 tsp Xanthan Gum
- 1/4 tsp Salt
For the Frosting
- 4 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Powdered Monk Fruit Sweetener
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tbsp Heavy Cream
- 1 tbsp Sugar-Free Sprinkles
Equipment
- blender or food processor
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese in a small blender or food processor until completely smooth.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sweetener until creamy. Add the blended cottage cheese, egg yolk, vanilla, and almond extract, and beat until smooth.
- Whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, xanthan gum, and salt, then stir into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the dough into 1 1/2 tbsp balls and flatten each one into a smooth round about 1/2 inch thick.
- Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, until the edges are just barely golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes, then move to a wire rack and cool completely.
- Beat the cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the powdered sweetener, vanilla, and heavy cream, and beat for 2 minutes until smooth and spreadable.
- Spread a thick layer of frosting over each cooled cookie and top with sprinkles. Store in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 6gFat: 20g
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