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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Published: Sep 12, 2021 · Last Updated: Oct 4, 2021 by Kyndra Holley

    Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies

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    fresh baked chocolate chip cookies cooling on a wire rack
    fresh baked chocolate chip cookies cooling on a wire rack
    fresh baked chocolate chip cookies cooling on a wire rack
    fresh baked chocolate chip cookies cooling on a wire rack

    These Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect low carb dessert recipe. They are soft, chewy, and perfectly sweetened. Best of all, they come in at just 4 net carbs for 3 cookies.These low carb cookies are as simple as mix, bake, and enjoy!

    fresh baked cookies on a wire cooling rack
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    Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Ingredient Notes

    Ingredients all laid out in individual bowls to make low carb and gluten free chocolate chips cookies

    Ingredients in Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies

    • Cacao Butter - The cacao butter is used in place of butter in this recipe to make these dairy free chocolate chip cookies. You could also use regular butter or even butter flavored coconut oil.
    • Almond Flour - For the best texture, I recommend using a blanched almond flour or a superfine almond flour. (Try these Keto Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites)
    • Tapioca Starch - The tapioca starch in this recipe helps to bind the ingredients together and make these keto chocolate chip cookies deliciously chewy. (Try these Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies)
    • Brown Sugar Erythritol - for that deep molasses caramel flavor, but to still keep things low in carbs, I used brown sugar erythritol. However, you can use any low carb sweetener you prefer. (More Keto Cookie Recipes)

    Step By Step Instructions

    cacao butter, brown sugar and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl

    How to make Low Carb Chocolate Chip Cookies

    STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Mix together the melted cacao butter and sweetener.

    cacao butter, brown sugar vanilla extract and egg in a mixing bowl

    STEP 2: Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until well incorporated.

    cacao butter, almond flour, baking soda, salt, brown sugar vanilla extract and egg in a mixing bowl

    STEP 3: Stir in the almond flour, tapioca starch, baking soda, and salt. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.

    a mixing bowl full of gluten free chocolate chip cookie dough, loaded with chocolate chips

    STEP 4: Mix the dough until all ingredients are well incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips.

    Scoops of chocolate chip cookie dough on a silpat, ready to be baked

    STEP 5: Use a 1 tablespoon sized cookie scoop to measure out the dough. Roll into balls and arrange about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Slightly flatten each dough ball. Bake until the cookies are puffed and golden brown on the bottom and the edges, about 7 to 9 minutes. They may still be soft in the center, but will continue cooking as they cool.

    cookies fresh out of the oven on a silpat

    Recipe Tips and Variations

    • Storage: Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to a week. (These are my favorite storage and meal prep containers)
    • Make them paleo: To make these paleo chocolate chip cookies, swap the erythritol out for coconut sugar, and use these paleo chocolate chips.
    • Use different chocolate chips: These are also delicious with sugar-free white chocolate chips, salted caramel chocolate chips, or milk chocolate chips.
    • Add some flaky sea salt: Try sprinkling a little flaky sea salt on top right after you pull them out of the oven. The salt complements the sweetness perfectly.
    • Add nuts: Throw in some chopped peanuts, walnuts, pistachios or even pecans.
    fresh baked chocolate chip cookies cooling on a wire rack

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do I have to use the tapioca starch?

    The tapioca starch in this recipe helps bind the ingredients together and gives the cookies a nice chewy texture. You can omit it, but the cookies may be a little crumbly and might need to be cooked longer.

    What sweetener can I use instead of brown sugar erythritol?

    You can use any low carb sweetener you prefer. If you are not concerned with keeping these cookies low carb, you can also use real brown sugar or even coconut sugar.

    What can I substitute for the cacao butter?

    You can use butter, coconut oil, butter flavored coconut oil, or even coconut shortening.

    a stock of chocolate chip cookies, surrounded by chocolate chips

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    Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies


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    5 from 2 reviews

    • Author: Kyndra Holley
    • Total Time: 18 minutes
    • Yield: 24 small cookies 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    These Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect low carb dessert recipe. They are soft, chewy, and perfectly sweetened. Best of all, they come in at just 4 net carbs for 3 cookies. These low carb cookies are as simple as mix, bake, and enjoy!


    Ingredients

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    • 2.5 ounces cacao butter, melted and slightly cooled (I use this brand)
    • ½ cup brown sugar erythritol (I use this brand) 
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (I use this brand)
    • 1 ½ cups blanched almond flour (I use this brand)
    • 2 tablespoon tapioca starch (I use this brand)
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ cup sugar-free chocolate chips (I use this brand) code PEACE for 20% off

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
    2. Mix together the cacao butter and coconut sugar. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until well incorporated.
    3. Stir in the almond flour, tapioca starch, baking soda, and salt. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
    4. Fold in the chocolate chips.
    5. Use a 1 tablespoon sized cookie scoop to measure out the dough. Roll into balls and arrange about 2 inches apart on a baking sheet. Slightly flatten each dough ball.
    6. Bake until the cookies are puffed and golden brown on the bottom and the edges, about 7 to 9 minutes. They may still be soft in the center, but will continue cooking as they cool.

    Notes

    • net carbs per serving: 4g
    • Storage: Store in an air-tight container on the counter for up to a week. 
    • Make them paleo: To make these paleo chocolate chip cookies, swap the erythritol out for coconut sugar, and use paleo chocolate chips. 
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 8 minutes
    • Category: Dessert Recipes
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 3 cookies
    • Calories: 212
    • Fat: 13g
    • Carbohydrates: 6g
    • Fiber: 2g
    • Protein: 3g

    Keywords: keto chocolate chip cookies, paleo cookies, keto cookies, low carb cookies, gluten free chocolate chip cookies, low carb chocolate chip cookies, almond flour cookies, almond flour low carb cookies

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    1. Dee says

      September 13, 2021 at 9:59 am

      I don't know if it was the cacao butter or the addition of tapioca starch, but these were the closest to the real thing that I have ever had for a low carb cookie. Delicious. Thank you.

      ★★★★★

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    2. Diane says

      September 16, 2021 at 12:40 pm

      May I use applesauce instead of an egg?

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      • Kyndra Holley says

        September 22, 2021 at 11:51 am

        That is not a substitution I have tried, so unfortunately I cannot speak to it. If you try it, be sure to come back and let us know how it works out

        Reply
    3. Cheri Thomas says

      October 06, 2021 at 3:19 pm

      These cookies are very easy to make and are absolutely delicious! I am so happy to have this recipe in my low carb arsenal. Thank you Kyndra!!

      ★★★★★

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