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prep time
27 h 20 min
cook time
1 h 10 min
ready time
28 h 30 min
Keto Candied Orange Cream Cheese Cookies
While these cookies require some extra prep work, it is so worth the effort for a delicious keto-friendly dessert! While fruit is typically avoided on keto, citrus peel is a great way to add vibrant flavors in small doses. Combined with soft and fluffy cream cheese cookies, you’ll be very impressed with taste and texture!
Please note that Step 2 calls for more stevia than what is listed in the ingredients. The ingredient list is for nutritional purposes only.
Jessica L.
Net Carbs
3.1 g
Fiber
1.6 g
Total Carbs
4.7 g
Protein
1.2 g
Fats
4.4 g
63 cals
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Ingredients
Orange Peel
1-¾ ounce
Water
1 cup
Stevia In The Raw, Bakers Bag
½ cup
Cream Cheese
4 ounce
Butter
2 tablespoon
Stevia In The Raw, Bakers Bag
½ cup
Raw Egg, White
1 large
Vanilla Extract
¼ teaspoon
Lemon Extract
¼ teaspoon
Coconut Flour
½ cup
Baking Powder
½ teaspoon
Recipe Steps
steps 8
28 h 30 min
Step 1
The day before you want to bake the cookies, prepare the candied orange peels. Start by peeling an orange of your choosing and slicing the rind into strips. Unfortunately, you will not be using the actual fruit for this recipe. Share with a friend, or discard the orange fruit.Step 2
In a pot over low heat, combine the water with 1 cup of stevia. Not all of this stevia will be eaten later. Once the stevia has completely melted into the water, add in the orange peels. Place a lid on the pot and gently simmer the orange peel in the simple syrup for 45 minutes.Step 3
After 45 minutes, strain the orange peels, discarding any excess simple syrup. Do not rinse the orange peels, simply let the syrup drain from the peels. Then, spread the orange peels out on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper. Let the orange peels air dry for at least a full 24 hours.Step 4
The day of baking, mix together softened cream cheese, softened butter, and the second amount of stevia in a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.Step 5
Next, mix in the egg white, vanilla, and lemon extracts. Mix together the coconut flour and baking powder, then mix this into your cookie batter.Step 6
Chop your candied orange peels into fine pieces. If they are still a little sticky, this is okay for this recipe. Simply spray a knife with pan spray before cutting the candied orange peels. Mix the orange peels into the cookie batter. Once your cookie batter is fully combined, place it in a sheet of parchment paper and roll the cookie batter into a log, about 8-10 inches long.Step 7
Wrap the parchment paper around your cookie batter and set it in the freezer for at least 3 hours. After the log has frozen, preheat an oven to 325 degrees. Slice your cookie log into 16 cookies and arrange them in a sheet tray.Step 8
Bake the cookies for 22-25 minutes. The outside will have a slight dark yellow color, and the inside will be creamy white. Enjoy!
Comments
CathyT927 3 years ago
Can the infused simple syrup be stored to use with beverages and if so, what is the expected shelf life?
KiraInga 3 years ago
The recipe says to use 1/2 cup of stevia for the orange peels, but then the directions say 1 cup. Does anyone know which is correct?
Chai 4 years ago
Can I use mandarin peels instead?
recipewriter 4 years ago
Absolutely :)
Vixen Marbella 4 years ago
I’m going to have a go at making these cookies 🍪 because I have so many oranges to use up at home. But I don’t have “Stevia in the raw”. I have liquid stevia .... how much do I use if this ?
recipewriter 4 years ago
Use 1 tsp liquid stevia per 1 TB stevia in the raw
Estate 5 years ago
So delicious! ty for this recipe:) Just made! Do they need To be refrigerated?
recipewriter 5 years ago
No need to refrigerate if they are kept in an airtight container. You could freeze them as well, but bring them to temp in your refrigerator instead of out on a counter. If possible, it would be better to freeze the dough, then thaw and bake fresh when you want cookies. Hope this helps!
Estate 5 years ago
Also is it possible to freeze them?
lizfourgod@gmail.com 5 years ago
Lots of work wonder if I can add orange extract instead of the orange peels - of course it will not be as good but maybe flavorful enough?
recipewriter 5 years ago
Your flavor would certainly be there. Omitting the orange peel and extra stevia will also reduce your carbs!
Noha 5 years ago
Thank you for this interesting recipe. I wonder if I can use the simple syrup for pancakes? I will definitely try this recipe.