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    Chewy Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

    March 20, 2020 by Ashley 6 Comments

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    These low carb chocolate chip cookies are easy to make and they're the best keto cookie recipe you'll ever make! Super soft and chewy, these low carb cookies are sweetened with allulose!
    These chewy keto chocolate chip cookies are made with almond flour, xanthan gum and allulose. They're the best soft and chewy keto cookies you'll ever make. Try this easy recipe for a delicious low carb treat.a
    This easy keto chocolate chip cookie recipe is unbelievably chewy and soft. Learn the trick to make the most chewy keto cookies or the most crispy cookies for the ultimate sugar free treat. Sweetened with allulose and sukrin gold, you won't ever want to try another low carb chocolate chip cookie recipe again.
    These delicious gluten free chocolate chip cookies are the best soft and chewy low carb cookies you'll ever make. You'll lowve how easy this keto recipe is. These chocolate chip cookies are made with almond flour, xanthan gum and allulose. Completely sugar free, it's the best recipe you'll make!
    These soft and chewy sugar free chocolate chip cookies are the best low carb cookies ever! Such an easy recipe to make, filled with lots of chocolate, you'll want to make these almond flour chocolate chip cookies every day.

    The ultimate soft and chewy keto chocolate chip cookies, you'll want to make a batch of these low carb cookies every single week!  Learn the trick to making either chewy or crispy cookies with my easy tip!

    A chewy keto chocolate chip cookie gently split in 3 with melted sugar free chocolate bars on top.

    Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies

    I've made over 128 sugar free cookies this past week all so that I could create the perfect keto chocolate chip cookie recipe for you.  I wanted soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies and that's exactly what I created, after 8 long tries!!

    This keto chocolate chip cookie recipe will be a base for me to create even more keto cookie recipes that I can't wait to share with you.  You can use these easy keto chocolate chip cookies to dip in some almond milk, make ice cream sandwiches or whoopie pies!

    The Perfect Keto Cookie

    Boy did I experiment with this keto cookie recipe.  I had an image in my head about what I wanted and it was very hard to accomplish because what I miss are those super chewy and fudgy chocolate chip cookies made with flour and sugar.

    It tried making 8 different keto cookie recipes using different flours, different sweeteners, different ingredients to see which keto cookie recipe would resemble the most chewy kind that I adore.

    I finally made the perfect chewy cookie that doesn't get crispy (although I show you how to make a crispy version too), stays super chewy and soft just like wheat flour chocolate chip cookies.

    Different ways to make keto chocolate chip cookies to find the perfect keto cookie!

    Keto Cookie Sweeteners

    There are many different keto sweetener options you can use when making baked goods, but depending on the sweetener, this cookie recipe will turn out completely different.

    If you want crispy keto chocolate chip cookies, you'll want to use erythritol or a blend like Lakanto, Sukrin, So Nourished, Splenda, Bestie, and so on.

    The secret to chewy keto chocolate chip cookies, is using either allulose or xylitol.  Some brands offered are Sensato, Wholesome, NOW and Bestie.

    • Allulose: Will make baked goods chewy, soft, cake-like and the outside will be more brown. This sweetener doesn't leave any after taste, doesn't raise blood sugar levels or insulin levels.
    • Xylitol:  Will make any baked goods chewy and soft.  It's actually one of my favorite sweeteners as it doesn't leave any after taste and makes baked goods taste really good. Although, this sweetener is poisonous to cats and dogs so none of my recipes use it as a ¼ tsp could kill my chihuahua.
    • Erythritol: Will leave a cooling after taste in the mouth and tends to crystalize when cooled so cookies and baked goods can easily get crispy.  
    Crispy vs Chewy Keto Chocolate Chip Cookie

    What Type of Sugar Free Chocolate is the Best?

    There are a few sugar free keto approved chocolates you can use for this recipe.  My favorite brands include Lily's, ChocZero, Lakanto and CocoPolo. 

    I recommend using chocolate bars instead of chocolate chips because chips do not tend to melt in the oven, whereas bars do! You really want to have that chewy gooey chocolate goodness in each one of your cookie and chocolate bars will give you just that.

    Chocolate Chip Cookie Ingredients

    The main ingredients to making my keto almond flour chocolate chip cookies are as follows:

    • Butter
    • Almond Flour
    • Allulose
    • Sukrin Gold
    • Xanthan Gum
    • Egg
    • Sugar Free Chocolate

    How to Make Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies

    These sugar free chocolate chip cookies are to die for and I can't wait for you to make them!

    Before making my low carb chocolate chip cookies, make sure you use room temperature butter and eggs.  Room temperature butter should be soft to the touch and you should be able to pierce through the butter with your finger.

    For this recipe, you'll be using a mix of allulose and Sukrin Gold.  Mixing these two sweeteners gives it the perfect softness and chewiness and it's just like using a mix of white sugar and brown sugar in regular chocolate chip cookies.

    You'll want to cream your butter with the allulose and Sukrin Gold using a hand mixer.  Do not attempt at mixing the butter with a whisk.  A hand mixer works much better and gives better results.

      It'll first be super grainy, but the longer you mix (about 30-40 seconds), the creamier the mixture will get.

    Add the egg, xanthan gum, baking powder and vanilla.  Mix again.  Add the almond flour and mix again with the hand mixer.

    Images showing how to make keto chocolate chip cookies with allulose.

    You'll then add about half a bar of chopped sugar free chocolate to the mix.  Feel free to add more, just know the carb count will go up!

    Mix well and with an ice cream scoop, make 16 equal balls and spread them even on a baking sheet.  With the palm of your hands, flatten each ball, make sure the edges are also nicely rounded and all the cookies are perfectly round.

    Top with some more chopped chocolate and these are ready to bake.

    Images showing how to make low carb chocolate chip cookies with almond flour.

    Place them in the preheated oven and bake for 15-17 minutes.  The cookies will get golden brown, especially around the edges, because of the allulose.

    Check after 15 minutes to see if they're baked or not.  Don't bake them more than 17 minutes as you'll just burn them.

    Take them out of the oven and let them sit for an hour to cool down.  No matter what keto cookie recipe you make, keto cookies will always be super soft fresh out of the oven that you won't be able to lift them up.  So make sure you wait until they're perfectly cooled down.

    How to Make Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

    The secret to making chewy chocolate chip cookies is to use allulose in the recipe.  Allulose makes all baked goods soft and cakey and makes these sugar free chocolate chip cookies super soft and chewy.

    That's the secret to making chewy chocolate chip cookies.  If you don't have allulose on hand, you can always use xylitol.  Just make sure you don't have a dog or cat in the house as it's highly poisonous to them.

    How to Make Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies

    To make crispy chocolate chip cookies, you'll want to use Sukrin Gold or another blend instead of allulose.  That will make these low carb cookies super crispy as soon as they're done cooling.

    An low carb chocolate chip cookie made with allulose and almond flour topped with sugar free chocolate.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How to Store Keto Cookies

    You'll want to store these keto chewy chocolate chip cookies in a Ziploc bag either on the counter or in the refrigerator.  If it's summer, I recommend storing them in the fridge to avoid them going bad from the heat and humidity.

    How to Freeze These Chocolate Chip Cookies

    If you want to freeze this keto chocolate chip cookie recipe, I suggest wrapping them individually in saran wrap and then placing them in a Ziploc bag.

    Freeze up to 2 months.  When ready to eat, simply let them thaw naturally for a few hours.  You could also toast them to give them a bit of crunch.

    Is there a Substitute for Butter?

    I highly recommend using butter if you can, but if you can't have dairy, you can try using either shortening or lard.  I don't recommend using coconut oil as the cookies will flatten too much and be too oily.

    I'm allergic to nuts, can I use something else?

    I haven't tried making this recipe with another type of flour, but sunflower seed flour is usually a 1-1 replacement.  You could try that.

    Is the Xanthan Gum necessary?

    Yes, absolutely.  If you look at my first cookie try and the 8th, you'll notice how much the cookies melted and flattened without the xanthan gum.  You can also use guar gum if you have some.

    More Keto Cookie Recipes

    If you'd like to try some more keto cookie recipes, definitely check out the recipe ideas below! You can also try this chocolate pizookie or this keto chocolate chip bread for similar kind of recipes!

    • Keto Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies: These pumpkin cookies are so chewy and delicious and made with homemade almond butter.
    • Keto Shortbread Cookies: These shortbread cookies are super buttery, flaky and crisp.  They're also dipping chocolate for the ultimate treat!
    • Pumpkin Whoopie Pies: These delicious pumpkin whoopie pies are made with super chewy pumpkin cookies and filled with a dairy free cream.
    • Keto White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies
    • Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Keto Double Chocolate Cookies
    • Almond Flour Oatmeal Cookies: Delicious crispy oatmeal cookies made with almond slices, coconut flakes and fresh cranberries instead of oats.

    Tools Needed to Make these Low Carb Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Hand Mixer: You'll need a hand mixer to mix the batter together.  A whisk will be too hard to handle as the batter can be quite thick.

    Mixing Bowl: You'll need a large mixing bowl to mix all of your keto cookie ingredients together.

    Medium Cookie Scoop: You'll need an ice cream scoop to make 16 even cookie balls.

    Delicious sugar free chocolate chip cookies made low carb and keto.

    Final Tips & Substitutions

    Make sure to read the final tips and possible substitutions before making this sugar free chocolate chip cookie recipe!

    • Make sure to use room temperature butter and eggs! Cold butter will not mix well with the sweeteners and flours and cold eggs will harden the batter.
    • Don't open the oven while the cookies are baking.  Make sure they bake for at least 14 minute before taking a sneak peak.  Opening the oven door will let all that heat escape and the cookies won't be evenly cooked.
    • Don't leave out the xanthan gum, it helps the cookies keep their shape.  You can replace it with guar gum if you don't have any xanthan gum.
    • Use a mix of allulose and Sukrin Gold for chewy cookies and only use Sukrin Gold for crispy cookies.
    • Instead of butter you could use lard or shortening, but I highly recommend using butter for better results.  Don't use coconut oil, the cookies will just melt away.
    • Instead of almond flour, you can try using an equal amount of sunflower seed flour for a nut free version, it's usually a 1-1 replacement with almond flour.
    A chewy keto chocolate chip cookie gently split in 3 with melted sugar free chocolate bars on top.
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    Chewy Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies

    These low carb chocolate chip cookies are easy to make and they're the best keto cookie recipe you'll ever make! Super soft and chewy, these low carb cookies are sweetened with allulose!
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Keyword chewy chocolate chip cookies, chocolate chip cookies, keto chocolate chip cookies, low carb chocolate chip cookies
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 17 minutes
    Total Time 32 minutes
    Servings 16 cookies
    NET Carbs 1.57g
    calories 135kcal
    Protein 2.67g
    Fat 12.92g
    Cook Ashley

    Equipment Needed

    • hand mixer
    • Mixing Bowl
    • Ice Cream Scoop
    • Parchment Paper

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup (120 g) unsalted butter (room temperature *see note 1 for substitution)
    • ¼ cup (40 g) Sukrin Gold (*see note 2 for crispy cookies (not chewy ones))
    • ¼ cup (50 g) Allulose (*see note 2 for crispy cookies (not chewy ones))
    • ¾ tsp baking powder
    • ½ tsp xanthan gum (or guar gum)
    • 1 tsp vanilla essence
    • 1 medium egg (room temperature)
    • 1 ¼ cup (150 g) blanched almond flour (*see note 3 for substitution)
    • 1 (85 g) Lily's Chocolate Bar

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line two baking trays with parchment paper or Silpat mats.
    • Chop the lily's chocolate bar into small pieces. Half will go into the cookie batter and the other half will go on top of each cookie.
      In a large bowl, add the room temperature butter with the Sukrin and Allulose. Mix with a hand mixer until creamy, about 30-40 seconds.
    • Add the baking powder, xanthan gum, vanilla and mix again. Add the egg and mix again.
    • Add the almond flour to the bowl and mix well with the hand mixer. The batter will be a little thick. Add half the chopped chocolate bar and mix again.
    • With an ice cream scoop, make 16 balls and transfer to the baking trays. About 8 cookies per tray and make sure that each cookie has space in between to expand.
    • Flatten each ball with the palm of your hands and use your fingers to round the edges of each cookie perfectly, that way they expand nice and even. Add a few pieces of the last half of the chopped chocolate bar on top of each cookie.
    • Place the cookies in the oven and bake 15-17 minutes. Try not to cook longer than 17-18 minutes as the cookies will start to burn. ***If you use Lakanto Gold or all Sukrin Gold for crispy cookies, bake 18-19 minutes.***
    • Take the trays out of the oven and let the cookies cool down completely, about 30-40 minutes. Do not attempt to lift the cookies up as they'll crumble apart! Let them cool completely and then they'll be solid. Sugar free cookies always need to cool down as they're always too soft to pick up right out of the oven.
      Once cooled, enjoy with some cold almond milk!

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    Notes

    Note 1: You can try to use lard or palm shortening for a dairy free version, but I really recommend butter for better results. Coconut oil will not work.
    Note 2: If you want CRISPY cookies and not chewy, use 6 tablespoon (90g) of Lakanto Gold or ½ cup (80g) of Sukrin Gold.
    Note 3: You can try to use an equal amount of sunflower seed flour instead of almond flour to make nut free cookies.  It's usually a 1-1 replacement.
    • Make sure to use room temperature butter and eggs! Cold butter will not mix well with the sweeteners and flours and cold eggs will harden the batter.
    • Don't open the oven while the cookies are baking.  Make sure they bake for at least 14 minute before taking a sneak peak.  Opening the oven door will let all that heat escape and the cookies won't be evenly cooked.
    • Don't leave out the xanthan gum, it helps the cookies keep their shape.  You can replace it with guar gum if you don't have any xanthan gum.
    • Use a mix of allulose and Sukrin Gold for chewy cookies and only use Sukrin Gold for crispy cookies.
    • Instead of butter you could use lard or shortening, but I highly recommend using butter for better results.  Don't use coconut oil, the cookies will just melt away.
    • Instead of almond flour, you can try using an equal amount of sunflower seed flour for a nut free version, it's usually a 1-1 replacement with almond flour.
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    Nutrition Facts
    Chewy Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies
    Amount Per Serving (1 cookie)
    Calories 135 Calories from Fat 116
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 12.92g20%
    Saturated Fat 5.39g34%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.26g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1.68g
    Cholesterol 28mg9%
    Sodium 52mg2%
    Potassium 6mg0%
    Carbohydrates 4.97g2%
    Fiber 3.4g14%
    Sugar 0.52g1%
    Protein 2.67g5%
    NET CARBS 1.57g3%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutritional information is provided through calculations made on fatsecret.com. They are approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on mypcoskitchen.com. Sugar alcohols are included in the fiber count. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber (which include sugar alcohols).

     

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    1. Sherill Spaccio

      March 24, 2020 at 7:26 pm

      Do you use Lily's milk chocolate or dark chocolate?

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      • Mira

        March 25, 2020 at 2:59 am

        I used milk as that's what I had on hand, but you can use any type you like.

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    2. Cas

      March 20, 2020 at 2:09 pm

      These look amazing. Any tips for egg substitute? We have allergies in the housef but would love to try!

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      • Mira

        March 21, 2020 at 1:56 am

        I have not tried, but maybe you could try a flax egg? I feel like it would work!

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    3. Tara

      March 20, 2020 at 1:11 pm

      What brand of allulose do you use?

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      • Mira

        March 21, 2020 at 1:56 am

        I use sensato or wholesome. I'll add a link to it now.

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