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    Home » Keto

    Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (Flourless)

    Published: Dec 3, 2021 Updated: Dec 4, 2021 By: Cassidy Stauffer May contain affiliate links.

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    With only a few basic ingredients, these Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are the easiest (and tastiest!) Keto treats around! They're soft, chewy, melt-in-your-mouth, and only have 1 net carb each.

    stacked cookies with a bite taken out of the top one
    stacked cookies with a bite taken out of the top one

    Note-This recipe was slightly updated in December 2021.

    If you love peanut butter as I do, these Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are a must! They're soft, chewy, and have a melt-in-your-mouth texture that you will love!

    And with only 1 net carb a pop, they're a treat you don't have to feel guilty about.

    Plus, they're super fast and easy to whip up! They're perfect for a last-minute treat or if you have unexpected guests. They also freeze well if you would like to make a big batch to keep in the freezer.

    Or if classic chocolate chip is more your style, be sure to check out my keto almond flour chocolate chip cookies!

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    • The sweetener
    • The nut butter
    • Ingredients
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Easy instructions
    • Why freeze cookies before baking
    • Top tips
    • Looking for more keto treats?
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    The sweetener

    What's the key to making these peanut butter chocolate chip cookies soft and chewy? The sweetener!

    For the sweetener, you can use pure allulose (not quite as sweet), xylitol, or a monk fruit/allulose blend. All of these will make the cookies soft and chewy with absolutely no aftertaste!!!

    In the past, I used an erythritol-based sweetener, but the cooling-like aftertaste was a bit strong in this particular recipe. Erythritol also makes them prone to hardening, which is why I no longer recommend it.

    The nut butter

    Any type of creamy nut butter can be used, as long as it has the right texture. Be it peanut, almond, sunbutter, etc.

    If you use nut butter that is dry, hard, or too liquidy, the cookies will not turn out well.

    Look for peanut butter that is smooth and creamy (like the sugary varieties) but without added sugar to keep the carbs low.

    I personally love this brand because it has a smooth and creamy texture while only containing peanuts, oil, and salt.

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    close up of cookie on a cooling rack

    Ingredients

    Here's the super-easy list of ingredients:

    • Peanut Butter - Choose a sugar-free soft and creamy brand such as this one.
    • Large Egg - Helps hold the cookies together.
    • Allulose, Xylitol, or a Monk Fruit/Alluose Blend - These will make the cookies soft and chewy. I don't recommend erythritol-based sweeteners due the cooling aftertaste.
    • Pure Vanilla - Adds flavor.
    • Baking Soda - Adds some rise to the cookies.
    • Xanthan Gum (optional) - Keeps the cookies from being too delicate
    • Chocolate Chips - Because peanut butter and chocolate just go together!

    Frequently asked questions

    Can I make these with an erythritol-based sweetener?

    I don't recommend using an erythritol-based sweetener because the cooling-like aftertaste is quite strong in this recipe. However, if you want to use erythritol I recommend using the brown variety. Then, you'll need to reduce the peanut butter to 1 cup and the xanthan gum is not needed.

    What are the best keto chocolate chips for cookies?

    I personally love ChocZero chocolate chips because they are not only delicious, they're soy-free and the dark variety is also dairy-free. Lily's chocolate chips are also a good choice.

    Easy instructions

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    beaten egg and sweetener in a clear bowl

    Start by beating an egg and the sweetener in a large bowl with an electric mixer until well combined and fluffy.

    cookie batter in bowl
    cookie batter in a clear bowl

    Then, beat in the peanut butter, baking soda, xanthan gum, and pure vanilla. After that, stir in some keto chocolate chips.

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    dough rolled into balls on a baking sheet

    Roll the batter into Tablespoon-sized balls and place them on a lined baking sheet. The batter should make around 18 cookies.

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    unbaked peanut butter cookies on baking sheet

    Then, use your palms or a fork to slightly press them down and make a criss-cross pattern.

    They slightly spread, so don't flatten them too much!

    After that, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and place the cookies in the freezer for at least 15 minutes while the oven preheats.

    Why freeze cookies before baking

    Freezing causes the keto cookies to spread less and have a better texture. This is because the chilled fat in the cookies takes longer to melt than room-temperature fat.

    The longer it takes the fat to melt, the less the cookies spread. They also turn out softer and chewier making for a much better texture.

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    baked cookies on a baking sheet

    Bake for 11-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned and set.

    Top tips

    • These work with any nut butter, not just peanut butter! Just be sure the texture is soft and smooth and has no added sugar to keep them keto. I love this brand.
    • For the sweetener, you can use pure allulose (not quite as sweet), xylitol, or a monk fruit/allulose blend. All of these will make the cookies soft and chewy with absolutely no aftertaste!!! I don't recommend erythritol-based sweeteners because they have a strong cooling-like aftertaste in this recipe and can make the cookies hard.
    • As a special gift to my readers, I've teamed up with BESTI SWEETENERS to guy guys 10% off! Simply use the code "CRAVEABLE" at checkout.

    Looking for more keto treats?

    I think you'll love these...

    • Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
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    • Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting
    • Peanut Butter Cups Recipe With 5 Ingredients
    • Flourless Chocolate Cake
    • Peppermint Bark

    Or these Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats (not low-carb) also look delicious.

    Or if you're looking for more peanut butter cookie recipes, these Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies Made With Gluten-Free Flour from Flippin' Delicious look amazing too!

    If you've tried these Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies or any other recipe on the blog please let me know in the comments below!

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    Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

    With only a few basic ingredients, these Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are the easiest (and tastiest!) Keto treats around! They're soft, chewy, melt-in-your-mouth, and will have you swooning.
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    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Keto, Low-Carb
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Resting Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 18 cookies
    CALORIES :128kcal
    CARBS :9g
    FIBER :7g
    Author: Cassidy Stauffer

    Ingredients

    • 1 Cup Monk Fruit/Allulose Sweetener - or xylitol or pure allulose (pure allulose is not quite as sweet)
    • 1 Large Egg
    • 1 ¼ Cup Unsweetened Creamy Peanut Butter - soft, creamy, & salted
    • 1 tsp. Baking Soda
    • ¼ tsp. Xanthan Gum
    • 1 tsp. Pure Vanilla
    • ¼ Cup Keto Chocolate Chips
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    Instructions

    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
    • Add sweetener and egg to a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, around 1 to 2 minutes. Add the peanut butter, baking soda, xanthan gum, and vanilla. Beat until well combined and fluffy. Stir in the chocolate chips.
    • Form dough into 1-inch sized balls, place on the prepared baking sheet, and slightly press down on each one with your palm or a fork creating a criss-cross pattern. These do spread so don't flatten them too much!
    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and place the cookies in the freezer for at least 15 minutes while the oven preheats.
    • Bake 11-14 minutes or until lightly golden and set, try not to overbake.
    • Cool completely, they will be extremely delicate until cool. *Note- These can take up to an hour to completely cool and set up.
    • Store covered in the fridge for 3 to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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    Notes

    • These work with any nut butter, not just peanut butter! Just be sure the texture is soft and smooth and has no added sugar to keep the cookies keto. I love this brand.
    • For the sweetener, you can use pure allulose (not quite as sweet), xylitol, or a monk fruit/allulose blend. All of these will make the cookies soft and chewy with absolutely no aftertaste!!! I don't recommend erythritol-based sweeteners because they have a strong cooling-like aftertaste in this recipe and can make the cookies hard.
    • If you do use an erythritol-based sweetener, I recommend using the brown variety. Then, you'll need to reduce the peanut butter to 1 cup and the xanthan gum is not needed. 
    • Warning: Xylitol is toxic to dogs! If you use xylitol, be careful if you have a pup!
    • As a special gift to my readers, I've teamed up with BESTI SWEETENERS to guy guys 10% off! Simply use the code "CRAVEABLE" at checkout.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.05mg

    NET CARBS = Total Carbs - Fiber - Allulose - Xylitol

    Nutritional information is approximate and may vary. Sugar alcohols, xylitol, and allulose are included in the total carbs and fiber.

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    1. A says

      November 18, 2022 at 2:36 pm

      Hey Cassidy

      Thanks for the recipe. I’m a bit confused because the calorie count on these cookies seems a bit low. 1 and 1/4 cups (312g) of peanut butter from the brand you linked is 2,254 calories. Divide that into 18 and that's already 125 calories per cookie and that’s without the chocolate chips. The only way you’re getting 64 calories per cookie is if you make 36 cookies, not 18. Could you help me figure this out please? Thanks

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      • Cassidy says

        November 18, 2022 at 3:59 pm

        Oh no, I'm SO sorry! I went back to look at the nutrition information and I had made a typo so it only calculated part of the peanut butter! Thank you so much for bringing this to my attention! Here's the new breakdown of calories: Peanut Butter 2000, Chocolate Chips 224, Xanthan Gum 3, Eggs 72. Added together and divided by 18, it now comes out to 128 calories per cookie 👍

        XO,
        Cassidy

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    2. Sara says

      April 17, 2022 at 9:56 am

      Excited to try these!! Do you think I would need to change any of the other ingredient ratios if I used half monk fruit/allulose crystallized and half monk fruit/allulose brown sweetener? Thank you!!

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      • Cassidy Stauffer says

        April 17, 2022 at 1:03 pm

        Hi Sara,

        Even though I haven't tried it myself, I think it will turn out fine without changing any of the other ingredient ratios! I hope you enjoy them, please come back and let me know what you thought 😁

        XO,
        Cassidy

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    3. Leah G says

      December 23, 2021 at 6:29 pm

      5 stars
      Omg- Best. Keto. Chocolate. Chip. Cookies. EVER. The flours just ruin them-and add a TON of unnecessary calories (which I know kind of don’t matter in keto- but still.) I missed the part that said no need for xanthan gum and reduce PB if using Brown swerve, so I used it all anyways- didn’t matter, came out phenomenal. This texture is closest to a normal cookie yet, thank you so much for these. They’ll keep me on track through all the holiday shenanigans! Cheers!

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      • Cassidy Stauffer says

        December 23, 2021 at 6:51 pm

        Oh YAY thank you!!! I'm so happy you liked them!! ...And I'm glad to know they worked well with all the PB and xanthan gum with the brown swerve 😍

        XO,
        Cassidy

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    4. Hockey Mom says

      November 06, 2019 at 1:30 pm

      5 stars
      Making the second round of these this week! Always trust your recipes!

      Reply
    5. Lena says

      August 25, 2019 at 2:51 pm

      Can't wait to try this recipe. Two "m"s in commission. Have a wonderful day.

      Reply

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