Keto/Low Carb Holiday Cookie Recipes Pt.2- No Almond Flour! Raspberry Thumbprints & Butter Cookies

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  • I figured out delicious keto thumbprint cookies and wanted another cookie to add to the video and I really wanted to do a traditional Italian Christmas cookie. I really wanted to make Italian cucidati cookies but they have a bunch of ingredients not good for keto but maybe when I get pregnant and do more low carb I will attempt a recipe for next Christmas!! I saw pictures of chocolate dipped Italian butter cookies and thought they looked amazing so I got to work. Crispy on the outside, soft and buttery in the middle so yummy!!!
    #coconutflour #nutfree
    Ingredients, blog link and macros below!!!!
    I created a patreon account. I have many ideas for the future of this channel and maybe even creating my own keto line of desserts at some point. I'm going to be posting some inspirational stuff over there along with more information about my life, past, present and future. I'm excited to take this extra step and do some extra content for supporters. Some behind the scenes of my recipe testing successes and fails alike. Maybe even some merch down the line! If you would like to support me and this channel, please consider becoming a patron.
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    Keto Jam Ingredients
    8 oz. Frozen or fresh berries
    120 g Allulose (3/4 Cup)
    splash of water
    Thumbprint Cookie Batter Ingredients
    112g Salted Butter (8 Tbs./1/2 Cup) (room temp.)
    66 g Granular Alternative Sweetener (1/3 Cup) Plus 2 Tbs. for rolling
    1 Egg Yolk (room temp)
    1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
    40 g Unflavored Whey Protein Isolate
    15 g Coconut Flour (2 Tbs.)
    1/2 Tbs. Gelatin
    1/2 tsp. Xanthan Gum
    Macros for 1/16 cookie with raspberry jam:
    71 Calories
    6.25 g Fat
    1.25 g Total Carbs
    .5 g Fiber
    .75 g Net Carbs
    2.9 g Protein
    With Strawberry Jam:
    70 Calories
    6 g Fat
    .4 g Total Carbs
    .6 g Net Carbs
    2.9 g Protein
    Italian Butter Cookie Ingredients
    1 Stick Butter (112g) (High quality is best-softened)
    66 g Granular Sweetener of choice (1/3 Cup)
    2 Egg Yolks
    1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
    23 g Unflavored Whey Protein Isolate (Isopur is my preferred brand)(approximately 4 1/2 Tbs.)
    7 g Coconut Flour (1 Tbs.)
    16 g Egg White Powder (2 Tbs. packed)
    1/2 tsp. Xanthan Gum
    Macros: Whole Batch with no extras
    1114 Calories
    104 g Fat
    5 g Total Carbs
    2 g Fiber
    3 g Net Carbs
    40 g Protein
    For 1 of 18 (That's the number I got most often)
    62 Calorie
    6 g Fat
    .27 g Total Carbs
    .11 g Fiber
    .16 g Net Carbs
    2.2 g Protein
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 240

  • @KetoUpgrade
    @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому +37

    I had some extra time this week, so I hopped to it and got out another Christmas cookie video for you guys!! I hope you have a blast making cookies this year with the family!!!! Merry Christmas everyone!!!

    • @wrokgoddess
      @wrokgoddess 2 роки тому +3

      Thank you!! And Merry Christmas to yours also..

    • @eleenbinutti5632
      @eleenbinutti5632 2 роки тому

      Thank you, 😋🎄

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      @@eleenbinutti5632 you're welcome!😊

    • @PrayOnmykneesLouise
      @PrayOnmykneesLouise 2 роки тому +1

      I loved your jam tip using no gelatin. Keep the videos coming!

    • @arbonneladyTN
      @arbonneladyTN 2 роки тому

      @@KetoUpgrade I am really loving your recipes! So impressive!
      I have one problem though… I find myself sometimes in a binge watching ‘black hole’😂 for a few hours!!!
      Thank you! You are terrific!
      Blessings on the new baby too!!!

  • @barbarapitts6618
    @barbarapitts6618 2 роки тому +33

    I have followed several of the keto bloggers and you are my favorite by far because you explain why you do things the way you do and you explain why each ingredient is included and what its action is in the recipe. I have learned so much so quickly because I had been using several of the ingredients like xanthan gum without really knowing why it was included. Also, almost all of the other bloggers are stuck on almond flour which has not given good results in much of my baking. You are a breath of fresh air in this field!

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому +5

      Aww thank you! I'm glad I can help everyone understand keto baking! Yeah I'm really surprised no one else has realized there is a better option out there! I guess good for me though, lol.

    • @arbonneladyTN
      @arbonneladyTN 2 роки тому

      Exactly! Love them all!

  • @Lylasnanna40
    @Lylasnanna40 2 роки тому +24

    Alycia I soooo appreciate your channel and the time you put into making the diabetic and keto life so much easier and more delicious!

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      Aww thank you!!! So glad I can help!!!! 😊

  • @reginas2764
    @reginas2764 2 роки тому +12

    Okay, your channel is awesome for all of us who love to bake and have had ti give it up for keto. Your recipes are genius!

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      Aww, Thank you so much! So happy you enjoy them!!!

  • @gladysobrien1055
    @gladysobrien1055 Рік тому

    Britain’s 🇬🇧Nigella Lawson freezes egg whites and uses them as fresh…even for meringue!
    What gorgeous shaped cookies! I love the large rose cookie. You are absolutely gorgeous when you bite into your cookies! Even prettier! The expression of joy and satisfaction is overflowing! Merry Christmas!🎄
    Gladys, 🇨🇦Toronto, Canada

  • @talysen1678
    @talysen1678 2 роки тому +7

    I subscribe to several keto vlogs, however yours is my favorite. You are a real world chef who takes baking as an experimental science, always trying to test and improve the recipes. I just baked your jam thumbprints and they were amazing. I had given up on almond (grit) flour and had resigned myself to no cookies or cakes in my life. So thank you! Merry Christmas!

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому +1

      Wow, thank you! I'm sooo glad you I can help bring cookies and cakes back into your life, that's my goal!!! Happy you loved the thumbprints 😊 You are so welcome!!! Merry Keto Christmas!!

  • @kathleenconrad65
    @kathleenconrad65 2 роки тому +8

    I’m fairly new to your channel and I love your recipes. I especially appreciate that you explain the ‘why’s’.

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      Thank you!! I'm glad you like my videos and explanations!

  • @jrs3359
    @jrs3359 2 роки тому +2

    I just made the Italian butter cookie recipe, but I used it as a thick crust and topping for blueberries tossed in swerve… my Mom used to make a blueberry pizza with a pie crust bottom and crumble topping, and I’ve been wanting to re create that for some time. But figuring out a really good keto crust is hard when I’m trying not to eat gobs of nuts.
    I doubled the recipe, used a 9” silicone round pan, I cannot believe how great this turned out. A lot of keto deserts leave me feeling unsatisfied. I don’t know why but even when they taste good, it doesn’t hit the spot. This did though.
    The bottom was thick like a brownie, but tasted like a cookie, it was crispy and chewy… I cooked it for a while maybe 40-45 mins till the top got golden, the bottom didn’t burn at all. This was seriously incredible. Finally a crust that tastes like a cookie and not coconut and also it has no weird tastes that some keto ingredients impart.
    It is like a thick cookie cobbler. It’s fantastic. Thank you! ( the batter was easy to put in the bottom of the pan but very difficult to spread on top, I just kept my hands oiled and I was determined to make it work)

  • @brendafoley6995
    @brendafoley6995 4 місяці тому

    Oh my...I love pumpkin pie

  • @sarahowland2896
    @sarahowland2896 2 роки тому +5

    Thanks for all your experimenting-I learn something every time I watch one of your videos. That advice for beating sweeteners clears up a lot of problems! Thanks again and have a great holiday.

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому +2

      You're Welcome! So glad you you learn stuff!!! You are so welcome, you too!

  • @DaniellesMicoMarley
    @DaniellesMicoMarley Рік тому

    I made the raspberry thumbprint cookies this year on Christmas Eve. They are my favorite keto cookies ever!!!!!!!!!!

  • @GC-ms4dj
    @GC-ms4dj Рік тому

    I tried the thumbprints today (used store bought jam), and am very pleased. Recently I have begun to have issues with almonds, so I wanted to experiment with non-almond recipes. I tried coconut flour some time ago, but found it so dry I couldn't swallow it. That is NOT the case with your recipe. It is so good, WITHOUT that dryness. Thank you for sharing.

  • @sueh1091
    @sueh1091 Рік тому

    all I can say is, I love you. wow, I will try to make these at some point. butter cookies, thumbprint with jam, my favourite!!

  • @agolfiend
    @agolfiend 2 роки тому +1

    I made these and took them to a Christmas gathering. I told them they were “keto” and encouraged them to try them. They said they were good and several went back for more….so I knew they really did enjoy them. Thank you! Sorry if this message shows up twice….I thought I sent it and then did not see it so I am sending it again.

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      Awesome! That's the goal, everyone to realize that keto baked goods can also be good, delicious baked goods!😋 you are so welcome!

  • @agolfiend
    @agolfiend 2 роки тому +1

    I made these and took them to Christmas gathering. I said they were “keto” and encouraged people to try them. They all said they were good but several people went back for more….showing they really did enjoy them! I made the Italian version. Thank you!

  • @georgewolff4491
    @georgewolff4491 2 роки тому +1

    Love your channel. That’s because I love to bake! The recipes out there that only call for two ingredients, aren’t challenging enough for me. Your recipes fit my lifestyle to a T! I could watch your videos all day long. Thank you! Can’t wait to start baking using your recipes. My mouth waters just watching you take that first bite.😂

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      Aww so glad I can help the true bakers out there. But I fear that is why I will never make a living on youtube. Oh well, it is what it is, I'm happy to help the ones that need it, like me who want good keto pastries.

  • @yvettemacarthur1590
    @yvettemacarthur1590 2 роки тому +2

    So far I have made your whipped shortbread cookies, and peanut butter blossom cookies. I'm making the jam thumb prints now. I have loved them all.

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      Awesome, so happy you love them!!! Hope you enjoy the thumbprint cookies also!😉

    • @yvettemacarthur1590
      @yvettemacarthur1590 2 роки тому

      @@KetoUpgrade they are so good. I do love your cookies! Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

  • @rainflavor
    @rainflavor 6 місяців тому

    This was the best keto cookie, so much lighter than almond flour cookies. Identical texture to French langue de chat

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  6 місяців тому

      Aww thanks! So glad you liked it!

  • @brycedevans
    @brycedevans Рік тому +2

    The thumbprints are fantastic!!! I ended up using the half teaspoon measuring spoon to create the indention rather than my thumb and they turned out stunning! Thanks for sharing your amazing recipes :)

  • @TheSusu125
    @TheSusu125 2 роки тому +1

    Love your recipes, thanks for the links and being so clear about how to make these. Awesome!!

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      Thanks, you are very welcome, I'm glad I can help!

  • @flipnawesome5756
    @flipnawesome5756 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Alycia, fellow pastry chef here (trained but not working). So happy to see a professional making the recipes. As with you, tried the recipes created by “home cooks/nonprofessionals on the net, and found they were not good. Can’t wait to try these.
    I don’t just have a sweet tooth, I have a sweet and bread addiction! That’s why I went to culinary school.

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому +1

      Welcome fellow pastry chef! Sounds like we have a very similar problem in a few ways. I hope you enjoy the recipes and they hold up to your standards!

  • @tamitarekolayan9918
    @tamitarekolayan9918 2 роки тому +12

    Wow you are such an asset to the keto community!! Thank you for all your dedication!!
    Question: Is it possible to use powdered egg yolk instead of liquid? Or just reconstitute into a liquid? Merry Christmas 🎁🎄

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому +2

      Aww thank you!!! You're Welcome! Yes you can just make it into an egg yolk with water added to the egg yolk power I believe! Merry Christmas!!!

  • @stagecoachist
    @stagecoachist Рік тому

    Love love your content and how real you present it …you rock mama 🙌🙏🙌💋

  • @janp7660
    @janp7660 Рік тому

    I made the thumbprint cookies last weekend and they turned out great! Thank you for sharing your expertise!

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  Рік тому

      So glad you enjoyed!! You're very welcome!

  • @suhasalameh2145
    @suhasalameh2145 2 роки тому +1

    I’ve been saving this recipe to try for a very long time! I did the thumbnail cookie! And let me put it this way, my expectations were not high at all! Turns out that is the BEST KETO AND NON-KETO COOKIE I’VE EVER TASTED!
    Unbelievable! Thank you!

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому +1

      Awesome thank you for commenting! So happy you loved them!

  • @LifeInTheSunshine
    @LifeInTheSunshine 2 роки тому +2

    Bless your heart for these recipes ❤ 🤗

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much! Glad you like them!

  • @Mytagz
    @Mytagz Рік тому

    Those look pretty and tasty!!

  • @kareng7024
    @kareng7024 Рік тому

    Headed to your blog to print these!
    Thank you so much!

  • @DreaPoetic
    @DreaPoetic 2 роки тому +1

    All I've wanted for Christmas is butter cookies! I'm super excited to try these

  • @sjaron23
    @sjaron23 2 роки тому +1

    You put a lot of care into your recipes. It really shines through.

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      Aww thank you, I'm glad it shows! 😊

  • @arbonneladyTN
    @arbonneladyTN 2 роки тому

    Yum yum yum!!! Thank you so much!

  • @KetoCookbooksCorner
    @KetoCookbooksCorner Рік тому +1

    *Fantastic holiday cookie recipe. Thanks for sharing* 😍

  • @barber0611
    @barber0611 11 місяців тому

    you are just the xmas cookie goddess!

  • @troy3238
    @troy3238 2 роки тому

    Great recipes!

  • @mariannatodd7010
    @mariannatodd7010 Рік тому

    Well done, this looks like something I could do.

  • @joane8651
    @joane8651 2 роки тому

    Thank you for these recipes, brought back happy memories with Mom, we did use Nutmeg in one of our cookies, they were like your Italian ones and were called Nutmeg logs. I also HAVE to make Russian Tea Cakes or Mexican Wedding Cakes. I'll have to check f you made them already.

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому +2

      You're welcome, I have not done a mexican wedding cake recipe, that's not one we ever made as kids. I looked up a few recipes and I think it will be easy to come up with a recipe. Hopefully I can figure that out along with snickerdoodles before the baby comes.

  • @vrijevoeten
    @vrijevoeten Рік тому

    I really gonna try these ones!

  • @raenellcloyd140
    @raenellcloyd140 Рік тому

    Hi sweetie - lovin your recipes. Thank you for all of your efforts! ♥️ From Tennessee

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  Рік тому

      Glad you like them! You're very welcome!

  • @edithharmer1326
    @edithharmer1326 Рік тому

    Wow,
    Impressive and Educational,
    Your Tutorials are excellent … all ingredients used in receipts and methods well explained and professional.
    Thank you for sharing!
    Greetings from Singapore 🌹🌹🌹
    Edith, a happy Subscriber

  • @barbaragalvan1589
    @barbaragalvan1589 Рік тому

    I’m going to try these. So hopeful!

  • @lisabrown431
    @lisabrown431 2 роки тому +1

    Yay! You are bumping 10,000 subscribers!! So glad others have discovered your talents. I’ve learned so many techniques that I can use in all my keto cooking!! Thanks Alycia!!

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      Yeah I'm almost there! It has slowed since Christmas but I should make it today! SO happy you are learning from my videos! You're very welcome!

  • @rebeccahernandez7925
    @rebeccahernandez7925 2 роки тому

    O my word.. I made your keto thumb print cookies this morning and the raspberry jam with fresh raspberries. I can only make these once in a while because I have no self control. These are so so good. 😋 🤤 I will be making a lot more of your recipes. Love them. Tfs...

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      Yay!!! SO glad you enjoyed my cookie recipes!! The nice thing about keto baked goods is they freeze well. Just pull 2 or 3 out at a time to defrost, lol. You're welcome!

    • @rebeccahernandez7925
      @rebeccahernandez7925 2 роки тому

      @@KetoUpgrade I will have to try freezing them. That's something I haven't tried yet . Ty

  • @kristalnunley7205
    @kristalnunley7205 2 роки тому +2

    Yum!!!! Thanks!!! These looks so great!

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      You are so welcome!!! Thank you!

  • @lindaraulerson8737
    @lindaraulerson8737 Рік тому

    Iam so happy I found your recipes and you on utube , I have been looking for cookie recipes not using almond flour, not a big fan of almond flour,keep the recipes coming 👍

  • @Paula-po9kx
    @Paula-po9kx 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Elisha. Girl you are a Rock Star in the kitchen. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      You're Welcome!!! Thank you 😉🤘 Merry Christmas!

  • @Nishiskitchenrecipe
    @Nishiskitchenrecipe 2 роки тому +1

    Healthy recipe

  • @marlodela8029
    @marlodela8029 2 роки тому

    Thumbprint cookies are a game changer! So much better and less heavy then other keto cookie I have done!

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      Awesome! So happy you like them!

  • @clarachung8206
    @clarachung8206 2 роки тому +1

    Just made your Italian butter cookies, they are amazing though I may use less sugar next time. Thanks again for the great recipe !

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed them!! You are very welcome!

  • @auriswinters311
    @auriswinters311 Рік тому

    These looks SO delicious! These would be a welcome addition to any cookie platter. "Thumbprint Cookies are my Jam"! 😉 Tfs...
    Blessings from Iowa, L

  • @sofiacalderon2604
    @sofiacalderon2604 2 роки тому +1

    Love everything you do. Your recipes are so well explained. Keep doing what you do. I know we all appreciate all the time and testing you do to bring us your tried and true works of art. God bless those hands. Alycia, do you think you could bring us a nice crispy pizza crust and some Keto friendly pasta noodles please?

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      Aww, thank you for the kind words!!! So happy you love everything!!! Oh I've been working on those 2 things off and on for about a year now, lol. One day I'll get one that is good enough to share with everyone!

  • @paolamolinari364
    @paolamolinari364 Рік тому

    You are a fantastic baker! Thanks for such awesome and clean cookies!!! 👍🏼 🙌

  • @ellawalsh9571
    @ellawalsh9571 2 роки тому +2

    Lots and LOTS of wonderful tips... thank you for sharing your experience!!! Have a wonderful holiday season. Looking forward to your "wedding season"! What is the wedding date?

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому +3

      Thanks, I try 😊 You are so welcome! I will try, it's a little messed up this year hopefully it will be a back to normal come wedding season!!! The wedding is March 20th, coming up fast!!!

  • @deanejohnson3799
    @deanejohnson3799 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this recipe the thumbprint are the Favorite made them many times with different stuff in them so good and pretty

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      You're very welcome! Glad you enjoy them!

  • @irisriley3284
    @irisriley3284 2 роки тому

    I am so glad to have found your video! Those cookies to so good and you certainly appear to melt with joy while sampling them.

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      They were yummy!! Glad you're glad to find my videos, hope you enjoy the recipes!

  • @leneprior1044
    @leneprior1044 2 роки тому

    Cannot wait to make Christmas Day! Thank you

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      Yay! Hope you enjoy! You are very welcome!

  • @pamclark6686
    @pamclark6686 2 роки тому

    Blessings to you both and Have a very Merry Christmas!

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      Thank you! Merry Christmas to you too!

  • @irenesieckert334
    @irenesieckert334 2 роки тому

    They look so yummy. Thank you for doing all the research

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      Thank you! You're welcome! 😊

  • @goodnewsketo178
    @goodnewsketo178 2 роки тому

    GORGEOUS!!! 😍 MERRY CHRISTMAS!! 🎄 🎅 🤶 🧑‍🎄

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! You too!😊💗🎄

  • @beckybailey5241
    @beckybailey5241 2 роки тому

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

  • @feliciabueno9059
    @feliciabueno9059 2 роки тому

    Oh, how I have missed cookies. Thank you 😋😋😋

  • @nokiaforever5724
    @nokiaforever5724 2 роки тому

    Merci.

  • @petawilson7245
    @petawilson7245 2 роки тому

    Oooh my family will love these! Will definitely be making them thank you so much 😊

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      Yay!!! Awesome, you are so welcome!!!😉

  • @katieirish5765
    @katieirish5765 2 роки тому

    These really look fantastic!

  • @amazepokey
    @amazepokey 2 роки тому

    I can’t wait to make these. Thank you so much for the thumb print, it’s my fav!!

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      Yay!!! Hope you enjoy, you are so welcome!

  • @AllisonReece
    @AllisonReece 2 роки тому

    Okay....now I'm going to ask for Wilton pipping tips for my birthday! I absolutely loved the designs you made for cookies.
    Thank you for all the educational instruction.

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      Yay pastry fun! You're welcome!! I'm glad you enjoy it!

  • @LP-pd8ve
    @LP-pd8ve 2 роки тому

    I have been waiting to make some of your recipes. Hopefully tomorrow. Happy Holidays!

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      Happy holidays! Hope you enjoy!!

  • @sherriwolters5306
    @sherriwolters5306 2 роки тому

    Made these yesterday, I had never used a tip, wanted to do Milana cookies, I used the large tip, but uses zip lock bag, mistake number 1 , tip broke thru bag, then I pushed through with finger, then tried to get off the paper, I was covered with dough, it was tasty, I thought if my hubby saw me now I was literally covered in dough, I was laughing so hard. My next mistake trying to cook on silicone sheet (I went off printed copy, I should have watched video again, but after finally getting tip from Amazon I went gun ho) the dough was delicious, I probably y ended up with 14 Italian cookies. Maybe I will try again when I get pastry bag. Thank you for you hard work

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      Oh boy you had a fun time! Glad you got something out if it all! Definitely helpful to use a pastry bag or can use a freezer bag, can even reinforce the cut you make for the tip with some tape to make it stronger. You're very welcome!

    • @sherriwolters5306
      @sherriwolters5306 2 роки тому

      @@KetoUpgrade I did use a freezer ziploc bag but I squeezed so hard that the dough went through, but boy was the dough good, had it all over my hands, wasn't going to waste it too good for that, will do again

  • @Rana-Kethla
    @Rana-Kethla 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much for these recipes! I think I will experiment and add the typical Gingerbread cookie spices and see if I can make a better tasting cookie I managed with my almond flour recipe. Happy ongoing Holidays from Ireland!

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому +1

      You are welcome! Awesome, let me know how it goes! I have a recipe written for a soft gingerbread, just haven't had time to test it. Happy Holidays from NY.

  • @4016kiwi
    @4016kiwi 2 роки тому

    Yum!

  • @carolinebell1210
    @carolinebell1210 2 роки тому

    Merry Christmas Alycia. Thank you for all your hard work you put into these videos, I am very excited to try these recipes.

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      Merry Christmas Caroline! You are very Welcome!!! Hope you enjoy the cookies!!

  • @1963charmaine
    @1963charmaine 2 роки тому

    Love your recipes!

  • @cassieoz1702
    @cassieoz1702 2 роки тому

    I use citric acid powder instead of lemon juice otherwise you just have to boil it longer to get rid of the extra water.

  • @carpmydiem8191
    @carpmydiem8191 2 роки тому

    I love your videos!!! I learn stuff :D

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      Awesome! Thank you! Love that you learn stuff!!!

  • @gigig2492
    @gigig2492 2 роки тому

    King Arthur makes a sugar replacement that is the closest to real sugar I’ve found. I highly recommend it for keto baking.

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому +1

      I definitely agree combining all our sweeteners together is the best which is what king Arthur did. They all lend different things to our baked goods so it makes sense.

  • @barbarachen1428
    @barbarachen1428 2 роки тому

    Amazing. Such a low carb count! And amazing texture! Thanks again, especially for explaining the functioning of the various ingredients. I need to get those raspberries out of my freezer and make jam. Unfortunately I have family members who object to the seeds so I have to labor for a long time over a sieve! I even searched for a faster method online but I couldn't find one.

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому +1

      You're very welcome!!! Yes even I do not know of an easier way to remove seeds unfortunately. Hope everyone enjoys your hard work!!

    • @barbarachen1428
      @barbarachen1428 2 роки тому

      @@KetoUpgrade Merry Christmas!!!

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      @@barbarachen1428 Merry Christmas!

  • @RV-there-Yet
    @RV-there-Yet 2 роки тому

    Good grief girl~ these are BEAUTIFUL!!🌟 I am absolutely making them, in fact, I had a thumbprint recipe pretty much ready to go, but I think I like the components/ratios of yours better~ I'm so excited now, bonus for the Milano ones 🤸‍♀️~ Well done, once again! Enjoy the smiles when people try them tmrw=) Sam

    • @RV-there-Yet
      @RV-there-Yet 2 роки тому

      ...And Merry Christmas!

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      Aww thank you!!! Can't wait for you to try them, I hope you enjoy!!! The Italian fam loved the butter cookies yesterday!!! 💗😊 Merry Christmas!!

  • @lorylou2281
    @lorylou2281 2 роки тому

    Thank you 💗

  • @justpassinthru
    @justpassinthru 2 роки тому

    My oven is ancient- like me-lol so no electronics. Steve at serious keto did a segment on recalibrating your oven so that's probably a good thing for newer ovens.

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      Thank you, I'll look into that!

  • @lindabarnes8968
    @lindabarnes8968 Рік тому

    Have you come up with a crisp chocolate chip cookie? I would love to see that

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  Рік тому

      Not yet. I do have a crispy ginger snap cookie which could probably be modified for a chocolate chip cookie.

  • @mitsim
    @mitsim 2 роки тому

    Can you use allulose on the butter cookies! They are beautiful and look delicious!

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      It might make the cookie too soft but you can try it.

  • @micheolene8775
    @micheolene8775 2 роки тому

    Alycia; I am crazy about your Thumb Print cookie dough. I have been experimenting and have had successes and failures. But isn't that life. I did make one that I love and I call it a Pink Lemonade Cookie. They are beautiful. I wish that you could see them. It is all you; I just goofed around. And I haven't seen every video that you have ever made...but if you need an idea, the only differences that I did is doubled the recipe and changed the vanilla to 1/2 teaspoon and add 2 teaspoons of lemon extract; oh yeah, I added 3 more tablespoons of coconut flour. Everything else is the same. Except I did add buttercream frosting that I added lemon extract to taste (go light on the frosting) and red food coloring to make it pink. Decorate with pumpkin seeds as a 5 pointed flower. Can you see it? A yellowish cookie with pink frosting and a little green flower on top.
    With that much extract you need to let the cookies set out for several hours so that the alcohol will totally evaporate. Thank you for your amazing recipes. I'm having so much fun playing in the kitchen.
    Love and Respect,
    🌻❤🌻

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      Awesome! So glad I could help you have fun in the kitchen! Sounds like a delicious cookie! You are very welcome! Happy baking!

  • @salmarena
    @salmarena 2 роки тому +1

    Hello I just came across you on UA-cam, I will definitely be trying these recipes when I get a chance but I am curious have you ever used allulos sweetener if so what did you think of it.
    I have tried various keto recipes with either stevia or monk fruit or swerve none of the recipes I've tried really taste good I don't know if it's the sweeteners or it's just me, I've tried Brownies,cakes, cookies nothing really that good. Except for a carrot cake I made using Splenda it was delicious, but from what I've read that's not keto.

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому +2

      I use allulose in several recipes I like it for many desserts but not much for baked goods. If you have tried other recipes, it's probably the recipe, not the sweetener that you didn't like, I find almond flour ruins keto desserts for me. There are also tricks I've figured out for keto baked goods that make them taste like regular baked goods. I encourage you to watch some of my videos to learn about keto ingredients and techniques and try a few of my recipes as written. Hope you enjoy!

  • @micheolene8775
    @micheolene8775 2 роки тому

    Merry Christmas Alycia. Your Thumb Print cookies are amazing! I just made my third double batch and I wanted a little bit of Christmas coloring. I didn't have any green sugar substitute. What else is green I thought. Pistachios but they have ugly brown hull fragments. Pumpkin seeds, chopped fine or course! They are perfect and not a "nut." Thinking of your family. Can't wait to try them, just pulled them out of the oven.
    And don't forget "Jesus is the Reason for the Season." Just saying.
    Love and Respect,
    Micheolene
    🌻❤🌻

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      Merry Christmas! Thank you, so glad you are loving them!! Pumpkin seeds are a good idea! Hope they turned out well.🎄💗

  • @sueh1091
    @sueh1091 2 роки тому +1

    I want to be your neighbour. I would buy most everything you make.

  • @Lisa-jm4vn
    @Lisa-jm4vn 2 роки тому

    I love the expertise you bring to keto recipes. I noticed you use imitation vanilla extract. With all the quality ingredients (as well as expensive) used for low carb treats, I'm curious about the imitation extract.

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому +1

      I just use it because there is no sugar added to it and it is cheap. I go through sometime one of those big bottles a week with all the testing, I can bring myself to spend 30 dollars for the same amount of good stuff. That is the best tasting cheap one I found, the great value imitation was awful, just tasted like alcohol.

  • @wrokgoddess
    @wrokgoddess 2 роки тому +1

    Another great recipe.. ❤️ Hey girl... How about keto Baklava??? That might be a hard one . New challenge yay... 🙌... Lol. Sorry.. 😉

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you! Lol, believe me I've thought about keto filo dough and you are definitely right about the challenge, I may try it at some point though!! 😉

  • @kathrynsear8447
    @kathrynsear8447 Рік тому

    yeah so I followed another raspberry recipe that called for gelatin, it was AWFUL!!! This one I have done for a few years and it is so much better. I thought adding the gelatin it would give it more of that jelled kinda texture, but it was like jello, hated it lol. Maybe the instructions just added too much... I'm not sure but I'd rather have the fresh taste than that crap! Thanks again :)

  • @MeiraV-
    @MeiraV- 2 роки тому

    Made the chocolate chip cookies (added orange zest) yesterday -- SOO GOOD. Contemplating keto-fying lemon ricotta pancakes with blueberry sauce, but I'm betting you could do it better . . .

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      Glad you liked them!! I have a pancake recipe if you want to use that as a jumping off point. I never really made ricotta pancakes so you may know more than me on that one.

  • @justpassinthru
    @justpassinthru 2 роки тому

    Everyone uses the frozen liquid egg whites for the psmf bread. Not sure if any adjustments are needed. I'm just new to the psmf bread thing.
    Blessings and merry Christmas!

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому +1

      Oh thank you for letting me know! I am new to it also, lol. Merry Christmas!

  • @canileaveitblank1476
    @canileaveitblank1476 2 роки тому

    Hey! I’m in need of a hand mixer, and noticed you’ve not linked yours in the description. If you like yours, please lmk what it is, and I’ll go to your Amazon to purchase.
    Thanks!
    Robyn

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah I didn't list my hand mixer because I hate mine, lol. I suggest finding an old school one for cheap. They were so much better back in the day!

  • @Detoxingforlife
    @Detoxingforlife 2 роки тому

    @keto upgrade these look awesome but I've been wanting to ask if your experience a cooling effect in your mouth with these? I'm guessing with the allulose probably not.

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому +1

      I don't notice the cooling effect in baked goods much. The only time I notice it is in recipes that have a lot of powdered erythritol in it like a buttercream frosting or something.

  • @J.C.EXODUS14-14
    @J.C.EXODUS14-14 Рік тому +1

    Can I substitute the Whey for egg white protein?

  • @MiraSmit
    @MiraSmit 2 роки тому +1

    I noticed some sweeteners being used for certain things. Like which sweetener would be best for which function? Like making jam or filling, crispy cookies etc...
    Any uses for granular or liquid stevia?

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому +1

      Granular stevia you find at the store isn't usually straight stevia, it's usually blended with erythritol or some other additives usually to make it the same sweetness as sugar so you can use it in any of my recipes. Liquid stevia I have used in recipes to cut down on the amount of monkfruit/erythritol blend I use. And I like liquid stevia to add a little extra sweetness to whipped creams and other sauces, frosting and fillings.

  • @kittykattmcgee6375
    @kittykattmcgee6375 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for your recipes. I don't know why my Thumbprint cookies flattened out. :( Maybe my oven was too hot? I tried not to make the thumbprint part too big too. lol I suck at baking.

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  9 місяців тому

      Did you weigh the ingredients? The thing with these cookie recipes, a little less "flour" makes a difference because there is so little "flour" in the recipe to begin with. You don't suck at baking, baking is just a pain in the butt! Lol

  • @talysen1678
    @talysen1678 2 роки тому +1

    Love your channel! Was wondering if I cooked the berries down until “jammy” take it off heat and stirred in either powdered or granulated monk fruit would that prevent crystallization?

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому +2

      It probably would prevent crystallization, the jam didn't look bad after it was cooled but then when I baked them they got a crystalized film over the top of the cookie.

  • @cherie5393
    @cherie5393 Рік тому

    Just I just found your channel I think you're great I'll be watching more c h e r i e 71

  • @doctorbentley
    @doctorbentley 2 роки тому

    You're the shit!

  • @micheolene8775
    @micheolene8775 2 роки тому

    Good evening Alycia. I was wondering how much coco powder would you use to make a chocolate cookie from the thumb print cookie dough? I really love this recipe and change up ingredients to make different cookies. Thank you so much.
    Love and Respect,
    🌻❤🌻

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому

      You would think it would be easy to make it chocolate but it isn't. Cocoa powder is so drying its hard figure out the ratios. You also need more sugar. Just looked up a recipe and it called for a half cup of cocoa powder but I believe you would have to cut back the "flour" and up the sugar in the recipe as well. Wish I could be of more help but I have yet to experiment with that.

    • @micheolene8775
      @micheolene8775 2 роки тому

      @@KetoUpgrade Thank you friend. I'll just make the cookies and dip them in chocolate. That should make my husband happy.🌻

  • @cherie5393
    @cherie5393 Рік тому +1

    7th or

  • @vincentsilvestro8289
    @vincentsilvestro8289 2 роки тому

    Subbed! When you tried the butter cookies with pea protein did you also use 23g like you did with the whey protein? Merry Christmas!🎄

    • @KetoUpgrade
      @KetoUpgrade  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I used the same amount of pea protein. Merry Christmas!