Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 4 oz butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Joy Filled Eats sweetener (or alternative sweetener as per recipe notes)
- 1 tsp molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup gluten-free oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Filling Ingredients
- 2 oz butter, softened
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sweetener
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sweetener until smooth. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla extract; mix well until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, gluten-free oats, and unsweetened coconut flakes.
- Mix Dough: Gradually stir the dry oat mixture into the wet ingredients until evenly combined forming cookie dough.
- Form and Bake Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, form 24 cookies and place them evenly spaced on two parchment-lined cookie sheets. Bake for 12 minutes; cookies will be soft but have golden edges. Allow them to cool completely on the trays before filling.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, stir together softened butter, cream cheese, powdered sweetener, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble Cookies: Gently flip one cooled cookie upside down and spread a small amount of the filling on its bottom side. Place a second cookie on top, gently pressing to sandwich. Repeat with remaining cookies.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate the assembled cookies for at least 1 hour to allow the filling to firm and bind the cookies together.
- Serve: Once chilled, handle the cookies gently as they are soft and tender, perfect for enjoying a keto-friendly dessert treat.
Notes
- You can substitute Joy Filled Eats Sweetener with any keto-friendly sweetener such as erythritol, monk fruit sweetener, or stevia blends.
- Ensure the butter and cream cheese are softened for easier mixing and smooth filling texture.
- The oatmeal and coconut flakes are gluten-free but double-check packaging if serving those with celiac disease to avoid cross-contamination.
- Cookies are delicate before chilling, so handle them gently to prevent breaking.
- Molasses adds a touch of depth but you can omit for lower carbs and slightly altered flavor.
- Store cookies refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free