Keto Sesame Italian Butter Cookies
These crispy cookies are an Italian favorite. They are not too sweet, but they have a nice crunch due to the sesame seeds. Make these cookies ahead and store in an airtight container.
Equipment
- 1 measuring cup
- Measuring spoons
- Electric mixer
- 1 Small bowl
- 1 baking sheet
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 stick salted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated Swerve (use more for a sweetercookie)
- 1 egg
- 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp. xanthum gum
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 cup white sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup black sesame seeds (if black sesame seeds are unavailable, substitute another 1/4 cup white sesame seeds.)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the almond flour, xanthum gum, salt and Swerve. Mix.
- Add the butter, egg, and vanilla.
- Mix well until the dough comes together.
- In a small bowl, combine the black and white sesame seeds.
- Roll the dough into balls, about 1 tablespoon each and place on a greased cookie sheet.
- Roll the cookie balls in the sesame seeds and return to the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes. The black sesame seeds stand out for a pretty cookie.