Description
These Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are a keto and low-carb game-changer, offering a guilt-free, nourishing, and simple sweet treat perfect for busy weeknights. Easy to make with basic pantry ingredients, they satisfy cravings without a sugar spike, making them a family favorite.
Ingredients
1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter (natural, no sugar added)
1/2 cup Erythritol or Monk Fruit Sweetener (granulated)
1 Large Egg
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 cup Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips (keto-friendly)
Pinch Flaky Sea Salt (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Next, in a medium mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, erythritol (or monk fruit), egg, vanilla extract, and baking soda. Mix well until everything is thoroughly combined and forms a smooth dough
- Then, gently fold in the sugar-free chocolate chips
- After that, scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. You can flatten them slightly with a fork to create the classic peanut butter cookie crosshatch pattern, but it's not strictly necessary for these keto peanut butter cookies
- Finally, bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cookies are set. They will be soft when hot but will firm up as they cool
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your amazing Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (keto + low carb)!
Notes
Always use natural, no-sugar-added peanut butter to maintain the low-carb profile and texture. Do not overbake these cookies; they firm up considerably as they cool, so slightly underbaked is better for a chewy texture.
Chilling the dough for 15-20 minutes before baking can help prevent excessive spreading, though it's not strictly required.
A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top right after they come out of the oven truly elevates the flavor.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze for up to 2-3 months in a single layer in a freezer-safe bag or container.
Thaw frozen cookies at room temperature when ready to enjoy. Reheating is generally not necessary, but a few seconds in the microwave will warm them if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4.5g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg
Keywords: Flourless, Peanut Butter, Chocolate Chip, Keto, Low Carb, Gluten-Free, Cookies, Dessert, Healthy, Easy