Mmm… I love the “soft-batch” texture of these chocolatey, delicious Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies. I always make two batches because my entire family just loves these cookies. I know that you will too!
Love sugar-free and keto desserts? Check out these other recipes: Keto Peanut Butter Cookies, Low Carb Strawberry Shortcakes, 3-Ingredient Chocolate Covered Strawberries and my Soft Baked Keto Brownies.
This recipe is: Low carb, Keto-Friendly, Gluten Free and Vegetarian.
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Why You’ll Love my Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe:
- Just like the soft-batch cookies that taste so incredible!
- Sugar-free but nobody would know it!
- Perfectly gooey chocolate chip cookies right out of the oven.
- These cookies freeze well so they are perfect for meal prep!
- Completely low carb and keto-friendly… so enjoy with a smile.
- Easy to make and easy to modify to your taste preferences.
Are these Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies Low Carb?
Ingredients for my Best Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe:
- Almond flour: it’s important to find fine ground almond flour for this recipe. The finer the grind, the better. Otherwise, it will have a granular texture.
- Coconut flour: this flour is ground much more than almond flour and helps bind the cookie together.
- Brown sugar replacement: I use Sukrin Gold, but you can use Lakanto or Swerve. In a pinch, use granulated Allulose as I find it is the best for baking.
- Eggs: for this recipe, it only NEEDS 1 EGG… but the second yolk is the secret to making the cookies soft and delicious.
- Sugar-free dark chocolate chips: in order for this recipe to be keto or low carb, it’s important to use sugar-free chocolate chips. Regular chocolate chips (even dark chocolate) have sugar in them and will increase the net carb count significantly.
Ingredient Substitution Ideas:
- Brown sugar substitute: in a pinch, you can use the same quantity of granulated Allulose, which I find tastes best for baking. A close second would be granulated Monkfruit Sweetener blend.
- Vanilla extract: if you’re avoiding extracts, you can use the same ratio (1:1) of vanilla powder in this recipe.
Equipment Needed for Low Carb Chocolate Chip Cookies:
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Silicone spatula
- Electric mixer
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Dough scoops
- Metal spatula
- Wire racks (for cooling)
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How to make my Keto Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Check out the step-by-step photos below to guide you through the process at home. If you’re looking for the full printable recipe and ingredient list, you’ll find them in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1: Add brown sugar replacement and butter to a mixing bowl.
Step 2: Cream together until smooth and fluffy.
Step 3: Mix in eggs, vanilla, salt, and baking powder.
Step 4: Add almond flour and coconut flour to the bowl.
Step 5: Mix until a soft dough forms.
Step 6: Fold in the chocolate chips.
Step 7: Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 8: Space evenly for baking.
Step 9: Bake until golden and set. Cool before serving.
💡 Scott’s Pro Tips:
- Creaming the butter and sugar: so is it critical to cream the butter and sugar? No. We aren’t putting these cookies in a competition. When the butter and sugar aren’t creamed they can spread a bit and might not brown evenly. This is with traditional flour. With almond flour, it’s not as much of an issue. No stress baking is my favorite kind of baking.
- Dough scoops: I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. When you are making cookies, using a dough scoop makes the process so much more enjoyable. No more doughy fingers and uneven cookies. A set of dough scoops is inexpensive and will last a long time. If you love cookies, it’s a really good investment for your kitchen.
- Baking time: as with any recipe, the baking time is going to vary. Why? Differences in ovens, altitude, ingredients, temperature of the dough and more. The best thing to do is to set your timer for 8 minutes, turn the cookie tray and set it for 8 minutes again. Now, just keep an eye on the oven to see when they start to brown beautifully.
📋 Keto Choco Chip Cookie Recipe Variations:
- Keto Cinnamon Cookies: for this variation, you can either keep the chocolate chips or ditch them. Add in 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and bake according to the recipe. It’s really good.
- Keto Hazelnut Cookies: my family loves hazelnuts, so I’ve made these a few times. Find crushed hazelnuts and substitute for the chocolate chips. To increase the sweetness, I add 2 tablespoons more brown sugar substitute.
Storing your Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies:
To store: Once the low carb chocolate chip cookies have cooled to room temperature, toss them into an airtight container. Leave them on the counter for up to a week (if they last that long with everyone eating them!).
To reheat: I love to have warm chocolate chip cookies… it’s my favorite way of eating these (they are softer and just delightful when warm). Preheat a toaster oven or oven to 350F. Toss in for 2-3 minutes or until warmed through. So good.
To freeze: These keto chocolate chip cookies freeze wonderfully. Once they have cooled to room temperature, I just toss them into a freezer safe zip-top bag. To refresh, follow the directions above for reheating direct from frozen. It might take 7-10 minutes rather than 2-3 minutes though.
What to Serve with Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookies:
On my low carb journey, I’ve found that pairing cookies with various coffees works great. Here are my suggestions:
Final Thoughts:
FAQs
If the chocolate chip cookie is made using refined sugar and regular flour, then no, you may not eat them on keto. Why? The keto diet provides about 20g Net Carbs per day and 1 regular chocolate chip cookie can have between 12-18g Net Carbs. A low carb or keto chocolate chip cookie recipe will reduce the net carbs to 1-2g net carbs per cookie.
If the cookie recipe calls for a brown sugar substitute, the best I have found for baking is Sukrin Gold or Swerve. If the recipe calls for an all natural granulated sugar replacement, then granulated allulose works best. After that, use a Monkfruit Sweetener blend.
You can have chocolate chips that are made from 100% dark chocolate or chocolate chips that are marked as sugar-free. Keep in mind that despite both types of chocolate chips not having refined sugar, that chocolate does have a significant amount of naturally occurring carbohydrates… so treat the treat as a treat!
Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted and softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar replacement Sukrin Gold, Lakanto Golden or Swerve Brown
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips such as Lily’s or ChocZero
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and allulose until light and fluffy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the sugar-free chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie and place onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Gently flatten the tops with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 8 minutes, then rotate the pan and continue baking for another 8 minutes, for a total of 16 minutes. The edges should be lightly golden, and the centers will still be soft.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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One Response
The soft-batch texture and rich chocolate flavor make these cookies a family favorite. The balance of sweetness and texture is spot on!