Description
Keto Copycat Lofthouse Cookies are soft, cake-like sugar cookies made with almond flour and erythritol, topped with a creamy, low-carb frosting. These tender cookies deliver the classic sweetness and texture of Lofthouse-style treats without the added carbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/3 cup granulated erythritol
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 cup powdered erythritol
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp heavy cream (or coconut cream)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk almond flour, erythritol, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream 1/2 cup butter and erythritol until fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Stir in sour cream.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoonfuls onto sheets, flatten slightly. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
- For frosting, beat powdered erythritol, 1/4 cup butter, vanilla, and heavy cream until smooth. Tint if desired.
- Spread frosting on cooled cookies and top with sprinkles. Allow frosting to set before serving.
Notes
- Use a flax egg and vegan butter for a dairy‑free or vegan option.
- Substitute coconut flour (¼ cup) and increase liquid if needed.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate up to a week.
- Chill dough 15 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: keto cookies, Lofthouse copycat, low carb cookies, almond flour cookies, sugar free dessert