Low Carb Sugar Cookies

By: Kent Altena from Atkins Diet Geek

Low Carb Sugar Cookies

By: Kent Altena from Atkins Diet Geek

If you're trying to watch your carb intake but still need some sweets in your life, don't worry. We've got you covered. These Low Carb Sugar Cookies replace all purpose flour with almond flour, reducing the amount of carbs per cookie. They also include a sugar substitute, so you can feel good about consuming less sugar as well. See, I told you we had you covered. Enjoy!

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Makes20

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup Splenda, granulated
3 ounces cream cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup almond flour
1/4 cup raw coconut

Instructions

Add butter, Splenda, and cream cheese to stand mixer. Cream together until well combined.
Add Salt, vanilla, almond extract, egg yolk, almond flour, and coconut flour to mix.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 14 minutes.