My recipe for keto peanut butter coconut flour cookies with chocolate icing is an easy, no guilt, gluten-free treat.
These keto peanut butter chocolate cookies are cream cheese peanut butter cookies that have a peanutty flavor made even better with the addition of cream cheese.
It’s a lovely twist on a classic cookie favorite. It is a peanut butter cookie recipe that cleverly uses cream cheese to give it the perfect soft, slightly chewy texture.
The best part of these low-carb peanut butter cheese cream cookies is that besides being delicious, they are also grain-free, gluten-free, and keto-friendly!
Oh, and did I tell you that they clock in at only 2.5 net carbs? Yup, it’s one cookie that can satisfy your sweet tooth on keto and keep you within your macros.
I already have a recipe for keto peanut butter almond flour cookies that is well-loved. However, these cookies use coconut flour rather than almond flour and a little cream cheese for a soft-baked cookie crumb. P E R F E C T I O N!
Plus, if that’s not enough, these keto peanut butter cream cheese cookies also feature a finger-licking good chocolate icing. In my book, chocolate and peanut butter are besties.
As far as texture goes, these cookies have a cake-like, soft-baked crumb—a product combining peanut butter and cream cheese for one tasty treat.
If you are a fan of cream cheese cookies and peanut butter cookies, then this recipe is for you. It combines both for one very delicious option.
I don’t know about you but cookies are always a welcome keto treat in our home. This is why these happily joined the ranks of our keto cookies collection. They are rich, decadent, and sure to become a favorite.
Since these cookies are made with coconut flour, be sure to check out our entire collection of keto coconut flour recipes for more delicious options!
Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies
Look, if you’ve been following the keto diet, you probably already tried the popular three-ingredient peanut butter cookie recipe. It’s made with peanut butter, egg, and your choice of sweetener.
I wish I could tell you that that recipe was a true winner. But sadly, the texture is off because it’s missing flour for structure.
Enter these keto-friendly coconut flour peanut butter cookies, which achieve that perfect mouthfeel we all love and miss while on keto.
That’s right—these are keto peanut butter chocolate coconut flour cookies! They’re a lovely option for those who prefer to bake with coconut flour and want a more cakey cookie.
Remember, if you want an almond flour option, I’ve covered you with my keto peanut butter almond flour cookies.
How To Make Keto Peanut Butter Coconut Flour Cookies
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In order to make these cream cheese peanut butter coconut flour keto cookies fool-proof, I am sharing the list of ingredients and important tips. Note that the printable recipe card is at the bottom of the page but I hope you stick around for my tips.
While I concede that there are more than 3 ingredients in this recipe, I still stand by the fact that it’s a simple recipe to make.
Ingredients
- Coconut Flour
- All-Natural Peanut Butter, Smooth
- Unsalted butter, room temperature
- Cream Cheese, full-fat
- Brown Sugar Substitute, Lakanto or Surkin Gold
- Eggs, room temperature
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
- Baking Chocolate for the icing
- Refined Coconut Oil for the icing. Refined is best so that the coconut flavor does not overwhelm the cookies.
The Sugar-Substitute Options
I have some options for you when it comes to choosing which sugar substitute to use for these keto peanut butter chocolate cookies.
I chose to use a brown sugar substitute in this recipe to enhance the flavor of these cookies further. The two brands I recommend are Lakanto Golden and Surkin Gold. Both these brands make excellent brown sugar subs.
Having said this, you could also use a regular granulated sugar substitute such as Lakanto Monk Fruit or Swerve if that’s what you can easily source.
You could also use the stevia and erythritol-based brand Pyure. But if using Pyure, you will want to use half the amount called for in this recipe since it’s a much sweeter option.
Lastly, if you can’t find a more natural sugar substitute, you can also use Splenda.
However, for keto chocolate icing on these cookies, you will have to use a confectioner’s sugar substitute. Both Lakanto and Swerve have great ones.
Keto Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Cookies
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I am a big fan of adding cream cheese to keto foods; visit my keto cream cheese recipes for proof. This is because a little cream cheese can add stability, creaminess, and richness to a dish naturally.
It’s why I decided to add four ounces of full-fat cream cheese to these cookies.
The combination of peanut butter with cream cheese worked perfectly and further enhanced its texture. Trust me, it’s what gave them their soft-baked crumb.
When choosing your peanut butter, it’s key to use one that has zero added sugar. Otherwise, the carb count will be too high.
There are several good brands to choose from, but my current favorite is Spread The Love Naked Organic Peanut Butter. I love that it has no added sugar, palm oil, or salt.
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Keto Peanut Butter Coconut Flour Cookies (Gluten-Free)
This delicious recipe for keto peanut butter chocolate cookies uses coconut flour and cream cheese to give them the perfect crumb texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of coconut flour
- 1/2 cup of all natural unsweetened peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- 4 ounces of full-fat cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 4 eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup of brown sugar substitute
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Keto Chocolate Icing
- 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon of coconut oil, refined
- 2 ounces of baking chocolate, melted
- 1/2 cup of confectioner's sugar substitute
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2 tablespoons of crushed peanuts, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies
- Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease.
- Using an electric mixer, combine the peanut butter, cream cheese, butter, and brown sugar substitute in a large bowl until well mixed.
- Next, add the four eggs one at a time and vanilla extract.
- Add the coconut flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture and mix until well combined.
- Allow the cookie dough to chill for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Using a small cookie scoop, add the dough to the prepared cookie sheets
- Bake for 12-16 minutes until lightly golden brown around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool fully on a baking rack.
- Drizzle the tops of the cooled cookies with the chocolate icing and sprinkle with the crushed peanuts before the icing sets.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and freeze for up to 3 weeks.
Keto Chocolate Icing
- Melt the butter, coconut oil, and baking chocolate in a double boiler or microwave at 15-second intervals. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, add the melted chocolate mixture, the confectioner's sugar substitute, and a pinch of salt.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 185Total Fat: 16.9gSaturated Fat: 8.3gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 138mgCarbohydrates: 3.9gNet Carbohydrates: 2.5gFiber: 1.4gSugar: 2.5gProtein: 4.2g
