Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies (Award Winning Recipe) (2024)

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byArman Liew

published on Mar 23, 2023

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These keto chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and full of chocolate chips, you won’t believe they are low carb! Made with just 6 simple ingredients and 2 grams of carbs.

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Keto desserts CAN taste just as good as classic ones.

I’ve tried it with all kinds of desserts, and I love how AMAZING they taste. We’ve done cheesecake, ice cream, and chocolate cake, and recently, we’ve added chocolate chip cookies into the mix.

Table of Contents
  1. Why this recipe works
  2. Ingredients needed
  3. How to make keto chocolate chip cookies
  4. Tips to make the best recipe
  5. Storage instructions
  6. More low carb cookie recipes to try
  7. Frequently Asked Questions
  8. Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies (Recipe Card)

Why this recipe works

  • 6 Ingredients. Simple and easy-to-find keto ingredients that you probably have in your pantry now!
  • Quick and easy. The entire recipe takes less than 12 minutes to make.
  • Perfect texture. Crisp edges, soft and chewy in the middle, and loaded with chocolate chips.
  • 2 grams carbs. These make the ultimate low carb dessert.

What I love about these cookies is just how perfect they turn out every single time. If you are worried that keto cookies won’t taste as good as traditional ones, don’t fret- these are just like any good choc chip cookie out there.

Ingredients needed

  • Cashew butter-Gives the cookies a buttery texture, without the need for any butter or oil! You can substitute this with tahini.
  • Allulose- Unlike other sweeteners, allulose dissolves exactly like white sugar does and has no bitter aftertaste.
  • Baking Soda- Helps the cookies from overspreading, while helping them hold their shape.
  • Eggs- Room temperature eggs.
  • Vanilla Extract-A must for any good cookie recipe!
  • Keto chocolate chips–The star ingredient. I used homemade sugar free chocolate chips. You can also chop up a keto chocolate bar if you’d like pools of chocolate throughout.

How to make keto chocolate chip cookies

Step 1- Make the cookie dough

Start by whisking together the cashew butter, allulose, baking soda, eggs, and vanilla extract, until just combined. Fold through the chocolate chips.

Step 2- Chill the dough

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 3-Shape and bake

Now, form 12 balls of cookie dough and place them on a lined baking sheet, and bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely.

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Tips to make the best recipe

  • Avoid over-mixing the dough, as it can affect how thick they remain, and soft and chewy.
  • If you prefer thicker cookies, refrigerate the dough for at least 45 minutes.
  • Do not over-bake the cookies as they continue to cook as they are cooling down.
  • If you enjoy your cookies loaded with chocolate chips and evenly dispersed, mix half the chocolate chips in the batter and reserve the other half for the top of them. Also, consider removing the cookies from the oven around the 8-minute mark and adding a few more on top.

Storage instructions

To store: Leftover cookies will keep at room temperature in a sealed container, for up to 2 weeks. If you’d like them to keep longer, store them in the refrigerator.

To freeze: Place leftover cookies in a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many carbs are in each cookie?

There are just 2 grams of carbs in each chocolate chip cookie.

Can I make this recipe without eggs?

You can replace the eggs with a tested egg substitute.

How many carbs are in keto chocolate chips?

Depending on the brand, each 1-tablespoon serving of keto chocolate chips has between 1-3 grams of carbs.

Can I substitute the cashew butter?

Swap out the cashew butter for almond butter, tahini, or sunflower seed butter.

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Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies

5 from 1820 votes

These keto chocolate chip cookies need just 6 ingredients to make and yield soft, chewy, and rich cookies! They take less than 12 minutes to bake.

Servings: 12 Cookies

Prep: 2 minutes mins

Cook: 12 minutes mins

Total: 14 minutes mins

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line a large tray or cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine your cashew butter, granulated sweetener, egg, baking soda, and mix until combined. Fold in your chocolate chips.Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  • Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Using your hands, form 12 small balls of cookie dough. Place each ball on the lined tray and press each one into a thick cookie shape. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges just start to brown.

  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the tray completely.

Notes

TO STORE: Leftover cookies will keep at room temperature in a sealed container, for up to 2 weeks. They will keep longer when stored in the refrigerator.

TO FREEZE: Place leftover cookies in a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSodium: 35mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 3gVitamin A: 23IUCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mgNET CARBS: 2g

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Author: Arman Liew

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FAQs

Can I eat 1 cookie on keto? ›

Eating one cookie per day, even if keto-friendly, may still impact ketosis. It's crucial to consider the total carb content and ensure it fits within your daily carb limit. Moderation is key, and focusing on whole, nutrient-dense foods is recommended for sustained ketosis and overall health.

Why are my keto cookies crumbly? ›

Crumbly cookies are usually a result of the cookie dough not binding properly. To fix this, you can add an extra egg, or binders such as some xanthan gum or guar gum, psyllium powder or flax meal.

Is almond flour good for keto? ›

Almond flour is a 100% keto-approved baking flour. It is also the most widely used keto flour on shelves. However, what it lacks in carbs, it makes up for in calories. Though almond flour is significantly higher in calories than many other flours, it also contains considerable amounts of protein and fiber.

How to make chewy vs crunchy cookies? ›

Use a higher ratio of white to brown sugar

While brown sugar keeps your cookies moist and soft, white sugar and corn syrup will help your cookies spread and crisp in the oven. Using more white sugar in your cookies will result in a crispier end product.

How many carbs ruin keto? ›

Most ketogenic diet guidelines recommend limiting your total carbohydrate intake to 15-30 grams or 5%-10% of your total calorie intake a day. Eating more than 50 grams of carbs may disrupt ketosis. With keto diets, however, carb restrictions vary from person to person.

Does a little sugar ruin keto? ›

Yes, you can still have it, but it really does need to be in moderation, and you need to stay under your daily carb threshold to ensure you remain in a state of ketosis. For some people, their carb threshold can be as low as 20 - 30 grams.

Do keto cookies need to be refrigerated? ›

How do you store these keto cookies? Store your cookies in a covered container on the counter for up to 5 days, or in the fridge for up to 10. You can also freeze them, both before and after baking, for up to 2 months. Make sure they are tightly wrapped up to avoid freezer burn.

Why do keto cookies taste cold? ›

The cooling effect (cold sensation) happens because erythritol absorbs energy from its surrounding (your mouth) as it dissolves, and you feel like sucking a mint. To counter the strong cooling, erythritol is blended with high-intensity sweeteners (stevia, monk fruit) or low-digestible sweeteners (xylitol, inulin).

What is the shelf life of keto cookies? ›

STORAGE. Best consumed fresh! Our cookies have a shelf life of 30 days. Make sure you store them in an airtight container in a cool and dry area.

Is peanut butter OK on keto? ›

Peanut butter can definitely be part of a keto diet, but it's best to stick to plain options that are free of extra flavors and sweeteners. Almond butter is a good choice, too, and it's slightly lower in carbs. Additionally, you should be mindful of your portion size if you're trying to lose weight.

What is the downside of almond flour? ›

Almond Flour Is High In Oxalates

The problem with a high intake of oxalate-rich food is that it might contribute to calcium oxalate crystal formation, which, is a major component to some kinds of kidney stone. Also, it's been implicated in gout, and also has been associated with microcrystalline-associated arthritis.

Is hummus OK for keto? ›

Hummus can definitely be part of your keto diet, but just one or two servings can quickly expend a significant portion of your daily carb allotment. If you do eat hummus, you'll want to limit yourself to a small amount — perhaps just 2–4 tablespoons (30–60 grams), which provide 4–8 grams of net carbs.

What is the secret to chewy cookies? ›

Cornstarch helps product soft and thick cookies. Using more brown sugar than white sugar results in a moister, softer cookie. An extra egg yolk increases chewiness. Rolling the cookie dough balls to be tall and lumpy instead of wide and smooth gives the cookies a bakery-style textured thickness.

Should I use baking soda or baking powder in cookies? ›

Baking soda is typically used for chewy cookies, while baking powder is generally used for light and airy cookies. Since baking powder is comprised of a number of ingredients (baking soda, cream of tartar, cornstarch, etc.), using it instead of pure baking soda will affect the taste of your cookies.

Will one dessert ruin ketosis? ›

Yes, even just one carb-rich meal can quickly get you out of ketosis. The carbs eaten on a cheat day will halt the production of ketones immediately until they are all metabolized by the body. It's not that complicated to achieve ketosis, but it does take time and effort.

Will 1 gram of sugar kick me out of ketosis? ›

Just one teaspoon of sugar a day won't kick you out of ketosis, you need to go over 30 or more grams of net carbs per day ( it varies from person to person) to drop out of ketosis. I personally aim for less than 20 grams per day.

Will one cookie ruin my diet? ›

While one cookie a day isn't going to completely derail your diet goals, it's often easy to eat more than one at a time, and soon enough, downing quite a few cookies throughout the day could lead to unwanted pounds.

How much sugar will throw you out of keto? ›

Limiting your sugar intake to 20 to 30 grams daily or less is recommended to stay in ketosis. This amount is low compared to the typical American diet, which can include upwards of 100 to 150 grams of sugar per day.

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