Description
These Keto No Bake Caramel Cookies are a delightful low-carb treat perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without baking. Made with buttery caramel, pecans, and coconut flakes, topped with keto-friendly chocolate chips, they come together quickly on the stovetop and set in the fridge, making them an easy and delicious keto-friendly snack.
Ingredients
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Caramel Mixture
- 8 tbsp Unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup Swerve brown sugar substitute
- ⅓ cup Heavy whipping cream
Mix-ins
- 1 cup Pecan halves
- ⅓ – ½ cup Unsweetened coconut flakes
Topping
- ⅛ cup Keto friendly chocolate chips
Other
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Dissolve Sugar: Place the unsalted butter into a saucepan over medium heat on the stove. Once melted, whisk in the Swerve brown sugar substitute until it is completely dissolved, creating a smooth base for your caramel.
- Add Cream and Cook: Stir in the heavy whipping cream until fully combined. Continue cooking the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes. Watch for it to begin frothing and thickening, which indicates the caramel is ready.
- Combine Mix-ins: Remove the saucepan from heat. Immediately stir in the pecan halves and unsweetened coconut flakes thoroughly. Allow the mixture to cool slightly for a few minutes, so it thickens enough for easy handling.
- Form Cookies: Using a large spoon, drop spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto parchment paper-lined trays. Don’t worry if some liquid seeps out; this is normal. This recipe yields approximately 11 cookies.
- Add Chocolate Chip Topping: Sprinkle a few keto-friendly chocolate chips on top of each cookie mound and gently press them down to ensure they stick.
- Refrigerate to Set: Place the cookies in the fridge for 30 minutes to one hour, allowing them to harden properly and develop their caramel texture.
- Serve or Store: Once set, serve immediately or keep the cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week for fresh enjoyment.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and to make cleanup easier.
- You can adjust the amount of unsweetened coconut flakes according to your preference for texture.
- Ensure you use keto-approved chocolate chips to keep the carbs low.
- Store cookies in the refrigerator to maintain their shape and firmness.
- These cookies are best enjoyed within a week for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Keto cookies, no bake caramel cookies, low carb dessert, keto snacks, no bake cookies, pecan cookies, coconut cookies
