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.
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
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.
- Cashew butter- Gives the cookies a buttery texture, without the need for any butter or oil! You can substitute this with tahini.
Substitution idea
You can replace the cashew butter with tahini, almond butter, or peanut butter.
- 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.
- 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.
More low carb cookie recipes to try
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are just 2 grams of carbs in each chocolate chip cookie.
You can replace the eggs with a tested egg substitute.
Depending on the brand, each 1-tablespoon serving of keto chocolate chips has between 1-3 grams of carbs.
Swap out the cashew butter for almond butter, tahini, or sunflower seed butter.
Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashew butter smooth and creamy
- 1/2 cup allulose
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup keto chocolate chips
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
Nutrition
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Can I substitute almond butter for cashew butter? Thanks
Sure can, just be sure it is smooth and drippy.
These were amazing! I used tahini (I don’t care for the aftertaste) but they were still really good. I loaded them with chocolate chips and pecans😋 !! Next time I’ll use the cashew butter and a bit more salt. I also added a couple drops of caramel extract. Mann I was impressed. Thank you 😊
I made these for Christmas as a treat and they are SO good and so easy to make. This will now be my go-to cookie. I used the chia because my son is also vegan. How nice to have a cookie that we can both eat. I also used tahini. Thanks!
😀 So welcome, Rachel- Happy holidays!
LOVE these cookies!! 💕 I have a hard time finding anything that is low/no sugar (diabetic) AND gluten free (celiac). It’s a real treat! I had a hard time staying away from them!🤯☺️
I wonder, why room temperature eggs if I’m going to put the dough in the refrigerator?
Can I use granulated Splinda for these?
If you can tolerate splenda, go for it!
I was wondering… can you use a flaxseed egg instead of a chia egg?
I don’t see why not!
So tasty! We used tahini as it’s what we had in the house but using nut butter and no flour as a base for the cookie is so clever and results in something really delicious. I look forward to trying more of your recipes, thanks for sharing this one.
Can I use mixed nut butter?
I don’t see why not, as long as it is smooth/creamy
This is the best keto cookie recipe!! So easy to make and only a few ingredients! I was worried about how the cashew butter would taste but its surprising very tasty!
Thank you, Michelle!
Excellent cookies!!!
After eating everything for the last 30 years now I’m doing the keto Diet, these have really helped my cravings and I’ve gotten my A1C to 5.8…. almost there:)
Thanks,
Chef Andrew
Made these for my husband and he loved them. Thanks for the great recipe!
Thanks, Mary!
Hi I am wondering can I use almond butter instead of cashew butter? Thank you!
Sure can!
LOVE a lot of your recipes BUT I wish they could be pinned to my Pinterest account. To print means it gets lost in paper shuffle. You are on Pinterest so why not have Pin tab?
Oh my gosh! All I had in the house was hemp butter and these came out beautifully. Taste like a PB Chocolate Chip cookie. Crispy texture, not too sweet. Awesome recipe, thanks!