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A stack of golden brown keto chocolate chip cookies with melty sugar-free chocolate chips on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 155kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (200g) blanched extra-fine almond flour
  • 1/2 cup (113g) salted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (144g) golden or brown erythritol sweetener
  • 1 large egg (approx. 50g) , room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup (90g) sugar-free semi-sweet chocolate chips (e.g., stevia-sweetened)

Instructions

  • Preheat a convection oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a heavy-gauge baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
  • In a primary mixing bowl, combine almond flour, brown erythritol, baking soda, and sea salt. Whisk thoroughly to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and to remove clumps.
  • In a separate bowl or using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the softened butter until light and aerated.
  • Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter, beating until the emulsion is stable.
  • Gradually integrate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet base on low speed until a cohesive, slightly tacky dough forms.
  • Manually fold in the sugar-free chocolate chips using a silicone spatula.
  • Using a calibrated #40 scoop (approx. 1.5 tablespoons), portion the dough into 12 uniform spheres and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Depress each dough ball slightly to a thickness of 0.75 inches, as keto doughs possess lower spread coefficients than traditional wheat-based doughs.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the peripheral edges exhibit a light golden-brown hue while the centers remain soft to the touch.
  • Remove from heat and allow to sit undisturbed on the baking sheet for 15 minutes to facilitate the setting of the internal structure as the sweetener cools.