Keto Gochugaru Cookies

Keto Gochugaru Cookies are a delightful fusion of Korean flavors and low-carb ingredients, offering a unique spicy-sweet treat. These cookies combine the heat of gochugaru with the rich sweetness of almond flour for a satisfying keto-friendly dessert.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 100g
• Coconut flour - 20g
• Erythritol - 50g
• Unsalted butter - 50g, softened
• Egg - 1 large
• Gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) - 1 tsp
• Vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• Baking powder - 1/2 tsp
• Salt - 1/4 tsp

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, erythritol, baking powder, gochugaru, and salt.
3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth, then add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
5. Scoop small portions of dough (about 1 tablespoon each) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6. Flatten each cookie slightly with your fingers or the bottom of a glass.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 6 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.01 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.
• Contains healthy fats from almond flour and butter, supporting satiety.

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