Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies
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My 6-ingredient keto chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and full of chocolate chips. You won’t believe they have just 2 grams of carbs each.
Out of all the keto desserts on here, my keto chocolate chip cookie recipe is my #1 favorite. It’s the kind of keto dessert that anyone who is NOT keto would appreciate and enjoy. In fact, my family requests these over my more classic cookie recipes!
I tested a few versions, including ones with keto flours (too thick), ones with a longer chilling time (too doughy), and even different kinds of sugar-free chocolate (some were very bitter), before landing on this one: a thick and gooey cookie that practically melts in your mouth.
These cookies were entered in the BBC Low Carb Dessert play-offs and won first place, by non-keto judges!
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Why I love this keto chocolate chip cookie recipe
- 6 Ingredients. Just simple, 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, and ZERO chill time is required.
- Perfect texture. The cookies have crisp edges, soft middles, and mouthfuls of chocolate chips in every bite.
- Flourless. Most cookies need some almond flour or coconut flour to bind, but not these.
Key Ingredients
Here’s what goes into my carnivore cookies, along with kitchen notes. The complete list with measurements is in the recipe card below.
- Cashew butter. Cashew butter gives the cookies a buttery texture without any butter or oil! If you don’t have cashew butter on hand, you can substitute almond butter or peanut butter. I don’t really like using peanut butter as it can be a little overpowering.
- Allulose. Unlike other sugar substitutes, allulose dissolves like white sugar and has no bitter aftertaste. I’ve tested these with monk fruit sweetener (okay), baking stevia (had a weird aftertaste), and Swerve brown sugar (too grainy), and none come close to allulose.
- Baking Soda. This leavening agent prevents the cookies from spreading while keeping their shape.
- Eggs. Room temperature, please.
- Pure 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.
- Kosher salt. Just a pinch to bring out the sweetness.
How to make keto chocolate chip cookies
Step 1- Make the cookie dough. In a large bowl, whisk together the cashew butter, allulose, baking soda, eggs, and vanilla extract until just combined. Fold through the chocolate chips.
Step 2 -Shape. Form 12 balls of cookie dough and place them on a lined baking sheet.
Step 3- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Avoid over-mixing the dough, as it can affect how thick they remain, and how soft and chewy they are.
- If you prefer thicker cookies, refrigerate the dough for 45 minutes.
- Do not over-bake the cookies, as they continue to cook as they cool down. Once the edges are firm, they are done.
- If you enjoy your cookies loaded with evenly distributed chocolate chips, mix half the chips into the batter and reserve the other half for the top. 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 an airtight 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 freezer bag and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Frequently asked questions
Yes! Simply swap out the cashew butter for either tahini or sunflower seed butter. I recommend opting for a brand with no added sugar.
When made as instructed, each chocolate chip cookie has just 2 grams of carbs.
✅ Nutrition reviewed
“These keto cookies are a great dessert option for those wanting a more wholesome, minimal sugar cookie. Because there is no butter or oil, they are higher in fiber and predominantly use healthy fats.” – Felicia Newell, MScAHN, RD, CPT.
Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Ingredients
- 1 cup cashew butter smooth and creamy
- 1/2 cup allulose See notes
- 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 the cashew butter, allulose, egg, and baking soda and mix until combined. Fold in the sugar free chocolate chips. If you prefer thicker cookies, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
- 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 the cookies 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
- Tips: See my recipe tips above for making the best keto cookies.
- Leftovers: Keep at room temperature for 1 week or refrigerate for 2 weeks. You can freeze them for up to 6 months.
- Sweetener options: I prefer allulose, as it dissolves like sugar. Monk fruit sweetener, Swerve, and erythritol will also work, but can be a little grainy.
Nutrition
More low carb cookie recipes
- Keto shortbread cookies– Soft, buttery, and with gorgeous crisp edges.
- Keto peanut butter cookies– The classic 3-ingredient cookie, but without the sugar!
- Keto no bake cookies– I make these whenever I need a quick sweet tooth fix.
- Keto sugar cookies– Melt-in-your-mouth cookies that need zero chill time.
Can I use pecan butter instead of cashew butter?
Yes you can!
I’m confused on how is this sugar free chocolate chip cookies?
It listed under sugar free
Because there is no sugar?
Muy buenas
Thank you!!
Can you use powdered peanut butter as a substitute?
I haven’t tried but a reader did successfully. She said she had to make it as a peanut butter first.
I made them with peanut butter because that is what I had and they are excellent. Thank you!
Finally a diet cookie that ACTUALLY tastes like a real cookie! I have struggled with staying on keto/candida type diets forever, and I came across this recipe and am SO SO happy I gave it a try. Most keto recipes use awful almond flour which takes away the cookie texture but the cashew butter makes these cookies almost cake like but still tastes like a choc chip cookie. I am def making these on repeat, on my health journey to curb my sugar cravings. Also just to note.. I didnt have allulose, I used Swerve brown sugar instead and they tasted amazing!
I made these tonight exactly to the recipe with cashew butter and allulose – these taste exactly like the real deal. After battling almond and coconut flour recipes with the sweetener aftertaste for years, i am IMPRESSED. This will now be my go to. Thank you for sharing 🙂
The only thing missing when you make them with tahini is a pinch of salt.
Can I use erythritol instead of allulose for chocolate chip cookies? Thanks! (I’ve never used allulose)
You can, it will be a little grainy.
So delicious! Quick, easy recipe!
Rave reviews from family and friends.
I tried making it it with almond butter, and I added chopped pecans. Ooh la la!
Hi Arman,
I love these recipes so I want to just make the jump and cut back the prep time and make these cookies in bulk at once but be able to bake them fresh when needed (wanted). Can I freeze the raw cookie dough? Thanks!
I wouldn’t recommend it for these ones- I tested that and when they thawed they crumbled 🙁
Want to make these for my grandson when he stays overnight and I’m so excited that they have NO almond flour! Are the keto chocolate chips sweetened or unsweetened? Thank you for sharing your recipes I look forward to them in my emails
They should be sweetened 🙂
I made these last night and they were delicious! I used erythritol and reduced the amount to just a little less than 1/3 cup, and it was perfect for my family. The cookies were soft and gooey, not chewy, may be because of the reduced sugar, but my family was OK with that (the less sugar, the better for us). Thank you! I’m gonna look up cake recipes on your blog now.
I used mixed nut & seed butter because that’s what I have on hand. These cookies turned out perfect! It’s so nice to have such a wonderful recipe that used no flour, dairy or sugar! I used choc zero sugar free dark chocolate chips, which are dairy free. The whole family loves this healthier chocolate chip cookie recipe! Try it; you won’t regret it! 😊
Hello can I use truvia instead of allulose since that’s all I have on hand?
You can, but sometimes it can turn out grainy.
Thank u for answering. I’m gonna try it with trevia and see how they turn out.
These taste great without the almond flour grainy feel. Great texture too. My only concern is I put them in a container and now very soft. How do I prevent this from happening? Thank you
I like to add a sheet of parchment paper- that usually helps!
Can I add oatmeal to this recipe? If yes how much can I add? Is 1 cup too much?
You could try- I reckon you’d need more syrup to compensate!
The best cookies ever