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Walnut Snowball Cookies

Walnut snowball cookies - low-carb, sugar and gluten free. Soft and buttery, nutty cookies, covered in low-carb confectioners sweetener.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: walnut snowball cookies
Servings: 20

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter cold
  • 1/2 cup low-carb confectioners sweetener such as Swerve
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups almond flour
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tbsp low-carb confectioners sweetener Swerve
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Instructions

  • Beat together butter and sweetener.
    Add vanilla and egg yolk. Beat to incorporate.
  • Add in the almond flour and beat to combine.
    Stir in the chopped nuts.
  • Chill for at least 30 minutes. 
    Preheat oven to 325 F.
  • Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
    Scoop out about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the dough for each cookie and roll into balls. Place on the baking sheet. It the dough is too soft, chill for 30 more minutes, before baking.
  • Bake for 16-18 minutes, until the edges are starting to brown.
    Let the cookies cool for no more than 5 minutes on the baking sheet.
  • While still warm, roll into confectioners sweetener.

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Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.7mg