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Ultimate Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies

These keto chocolate chip cookies are simply the best! There, I said it. It’s the keto cookie that will make you forget carbs.

As far as cookie recipes go, these low-carb chocolate chip cookies are one of my favorites. They are the perfect keto cookies for any occasion.

If you have been wondering how to create a delicious recipe for keto-friendly chocolate chip cookies that rivals your traditional recipe—you know, the wheat flour ones—search no more.

I’ve worked hard to give you a keto chocolate chip cookie recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

You’ll want to make these low-carb cookies often and share them with everyone, even if they are not following a keto lifestyle.

That’s right. Imagine being able to enjoy a rich chocolate chip cookie without worrying about the carbs or the risk of being kicked out of ketosis.

At only 2.4 net carbs per serving, these are sugar-free chocolate chip cookies, which are also gluten-free chocolate chip cookies!

It’s a great recipe for anyone monitoring their blood sugar levels!

Be sure to check out our entire collection of Keto Cookies. for more tasty recipes.

And if you’re a fan of chocolate chip cookies with a chewy texture, check out our recipe for Keto Soft-Baked Chocolate Chip Bars.

Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies

Best Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies
Best Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies

Can we agree that very little can compete with freshly baked chocolate chip cookies?

There is nothing like the smell of cookies that came straight out of the oven.

These ketosis chocolate chip cookies taste like the real thing without added sugar.

The low-carb diet becomes a delicious breeze when you have keto cookie recipes to keep you committed.

Better success on a ketogenic diet is contingent on recipes with a low carb count. But if the recipes don’t measure up, well, it becomes challenging.

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Low-carb chocolate chip cookies baked and served

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I had attempted to make keto chocolate chip cookies before, but the first batch was not up to my standards.

Just because I’m on a ketogenic diet doesn’t mean I can’t have a keto cookie that will fool my tastebuds.

My second attempt proved to have the best results in creating the ultimate ketosis chocolate chip cookie recipe.

It’s a winning recipe, and I can’t wait for you to try it!

The following are all the ingredients you’ll need: Note that the full printable recipe card is at the bottom of the page.

How To Make Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies

Keto chocolate chip cookies process pictures
process pictures of keto chocolate chip cookies

The first step in making these cookies is creaming in a large bowl the softened butter, sugar-free sweeteners, and sugar-free syrup. Making sure it’s adequately mixed will guarantee the texture is spot-on.

Then, to this mixture, you’ll add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

You’ll then sprinkle the gelatin powder into the cookie dough and combine well.

Then, it’s just a matter of adding the dry ingredients—almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt—to the wet ingredients.

Then, fold in the sugar-free chocolate chips and walnuts.

Bake the cookies on a parchment-lined cookie sheet in a preheated 350-degree oven for about 12–15 minutes.

For a chewier cookie, bake for no more than 12 minutes. For a crispier cookie, bake for about 15 minutes. This gives you options.

Best Keto Sweetener Options

Keto friendly chocolate chip cookies on baking rack cooling
Keto-friendly chocolate chip cookies on baking rack cooling

This recipe uses a combination of sugar substitutes, both a white granulated monk fruit sweetener and a brown sugar substitute.

My top choice for a white granulated sweetener is a monk fruit/erythritol blend, Lakanto, but you can also use Swervean erythritol sugar substitute.

You could also use the stevia and erythritol-based brand Pyure. However, if using Pyure, you will want to use half the amount called for in this recipe since it’s a much sweeter choice.

Regarding what brown sugar substitute to use, I recommend Swerve’s Brown Sugar or Sukrin Gold.

I find that these two brands have the best texture for chewy keto chocolate chip cookies.

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The use of brown sugar substitute gives a depth of flavor that you would otherwise miss, so I wouldn’t omit it if you want to ensure the same results.

Best Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips

When choosing which chocolate chips to use, I love Lily’s semi-sweet chocolate chips for their lovely chocolate flavor and melting point.

If you prefer a more intense chocolate flavor, you could also use Lily’s dark chocolate chips. Either one works beautifully and gives consistent results.

But if you can’t get your hands on Lily’s chocolate for this keto recipe, you can also use Hershey’s sugar-free chocolate chips.

Keto Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

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keto chocolate-chip-cookie dough in a large metal bowl

In the end, I tried a combination of almond and coconut flour in this recipe. It’s what ensured the perfect flavor and texture.

You may have noticed from the ingredient list that I also decided to add a tablespoon of gelatin powder to help give the cookies a little more of a chewy structure. Guess what? It worked!

I also added a secret ingredient that I felt would further enhance the flavor of these low-carb cookies. Any guesses on what that was?

Well, these keto chocolate chip cookies include an added tablespoon of sugar-free maple syrup. Why? I was trying to get the brown sugar flavor profile without having to use the extra carbs from molasses. 

Oh, boy, was this the right choice!

It made a massive difference in creating the proper keto chocolate chip cookie flavor.

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Freshly baked keto chocolate chip cookies on parchment-lined cookie sheet

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Be sure to check out our keto chocolate chip cookie recipe with walnuts for a more classic recipe.

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Keto friendly chocolate chip cookies on baking rack cooling

Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten-Free)

Yield: 16
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

These keto chocolate chip cookies rival their high-carb counterparts! They make the perfect low-carb chocolate chip cookie recipe not only are they delicious, but it keeps you compliant while doing a ketogenic diet.

Ingredients

Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the room-temperature butter, sugar substitutes, and tablespoon of sugar-free pancake syrup.
  4. Mix until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs to this mixture one at a time and beat well.
  6. Then, sprinkle the gelatin powder on it and combine well.
  7. Next, mix the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt.
  8. Lastly, add sugar-free chocolate chips and walnuts.
  9. Drop the dough by heaping tablespoons and space about 2 inches apart. Flatten the cookie slightly.
  10. Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes.
  11. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze them for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

For a chewier cookie, bake no more than 12 minutes. For a crispier cookie, bake for about 15 minutes. This gives you options.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 256Total Fat: 10.2gSaturated Fat: 7.4gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 78mgCarbohydrates: 4.5gNet Carbohydrates: 2.4gFiber: 2.1gSugar: 0.9gProtein: 4.1g

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Dee

Tuesday 30th of November 2021

I’ve tried other chocolate chip cookies recipes and they were ok. But tomorrow I’m trying your recipe - it looks the most like the original recipe. Can I leave out the maple syrup and the nuts? Not a fan of either. Thank you.

Dee

Wednesday 5th of January 2022

@Hilda Solares, Thank you! I made these and they are by far the best low carb chocolate chip cookies I’ve made. I left out the nuts and maple syrup and added extra chocolate chips. This will be my go to chocolate chip cookie recipe from now on.

Hilda Solares

Tuesday 30th of November 2021

Hi Dee, you could leave both out. I use the maple syrup to enhance the flavor and texture though. You won’t taste maple syrup more of a brown sugar like flavor.

Lovemyeverythingman :)

Tuesday 23rd of November 2021

Do you know if I can substitute xanthum gum for the gelatin? Thanks so much!

Hilda Solares

Tuesday 23rd of November 2021

You could use 1/4 teaspoon of xantham gum in its place with success.

Kae

Thursday 26th of August 2021

Hi! Gelatin powder is hard to find in my country. Sad! What can I use as a sub?

Kae

Friday 10th of September 2021

@Hilda Solares, can I use a little bit of arrowroot powder?

Hilda Solares

Friday 27th of August 2021

Hi Kae, you could use collagen powder or just leave it out. The flavor of the cookie will still be there, it's added only for a little chewy factor.

Lori

Thursday 22nd of July 2021

OMG. I made these last night. I’ve tried at least 15 low carb chocolate chip cookie recipes. They were all bad, even the ones reviewed on Hifalutin’ Low Carb. But these…these are real chocolate chip cookies. After all of that waste of expensive ingredients, I’ve finally found it. I followed the recipe exact except that I used pecans instead of walnuts (I don’t love walnuts). This recipe is perfect. Thank you SO MUCH.

Lori

Thursday 22nd of July 2021

@Hilda Solares, I posted the link to this recipe on the Hifalutin Low Carb YouTube site under the Chocolate Chip Cookie Battle heading. The ones he tested were meh, he has to add yours! Or have a new battle.

Hilda Solares

Thursday 22nd of July 2021

Hi Lori So glad to hear you enjoyed the keto chocolate chip cookies.

Linda

Wednesday 10th of March 2021

First I pressed the first cookies I baked too much. The remainder uncooked batch is scooped into my muffin pan in freezer for later baking. My husband and I find the cookies to be way to sweet. I think half the amount would work - I used Swerve brown and granular. It also has the cooling effect bug that doesn’t bother me. I did not add salt as I did not see it in the ingredients list but it is in the instructions. I mixed the gelatin in with the dry ingredients as well. They taste pretty good oh I added some vanilla. I got 25 cookies from this recipe.

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