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Freshly baked keto peanut butter cookies with a classic criss-cross pattern on a baking sheet
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Low Carb Keto Peanut Butter Cookies

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 102kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (250g) Creamy natural peanut butter (unsweetened)
  • 1/2 cup (96g) Granulated monk fruit or erythritol sweetener
  • 1 large Eg g
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sal t

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a heavy-gauge baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, granulated sweetener, egg, vanilla extract, and salt.
  • Stir the mixture vigorously with a spatula until the ingredients emulsify into a thick, cohesive dough.
  • Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion the dough into 12 equal spheres (approximately 30g each) and place them on the prepared sheet.
  • Apply a fork to the top of each dough ball to create a traditional criss-cross pattern, compressing the cookie to a uniform 1/2-inch thickness.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges exhibit slight browning while the centers remains soft.
  • Remove from heat and allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet for 15 minutes to ensure structural setting.