Start by gathering all your ingredients. Make sure your butter is softened by leaving it out at room temperature for about 30 minutes. This will help it blend easily with the other ingredients. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a mixing bowl, add the softened butter and sugar-free sweetener. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream them together on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2 to 3 minutes. Look for a pale color and a smooth texture.
Next, add in the vanilla extract and mix it until fully combined. The aroma will start to fill your kitchen, and you’ll know you're on the right track!
Now, it's time to incorporate the dry ingredients. Gradually add the almond flour, coconut flour, and sea salt to the butter mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
Once the dry ingredients are well incorporated, gently fold in the chopped pecans. This will ensure even distribution of the nuts throughout the cookie dough.
Cover your mixing bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 2 hours. This step is crucial as it helps the dough firm up, making it easier to form into balls. You can use this time to clean up your kitchen!
After chilling, remove the dough from the refrigerator and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. With your hands, scoop out a tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet; leave some space between each.
Next, pop the tray of dough balls into the freezer for 15 minutes. This helps them keep their shape while baking.
Once the time is up, place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies begin to turn slightly golden-brown around the edges. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-baking.
Once baked, remove them from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. Then, carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Before serving, roll each cooled cookie in a bowl of powdered sweetener for that signature snowball look. And there you have it—the perfect batch of Keto Pecan Snowball Cookies!
