These Keto peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are everything you could ever hope for in a cookie! Gluten-free, vegan, and made with just a few ingredients, these cookies are the perfect guilt-free treat!
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why this recipe works
These cookies are the perfect way to enjoy sweets whenever you have food sensitivities or want to limit certain ingredients in your diet. There are so many reasons to love them!
- They are sugar-free, egg-free, nut-free, dairy-free, and vegan.
- Keto, low-carb, and the perfect combination of crispy and chewy!
- This recipe uses coconut flour. This is great because most recipes normally require the use of almond flour, which tends to be more costly. The coconut flavor and aroma are mild and barely noticeable.
- absolutely easy to make, and only require the use of one mixing bowl.
ingredient notes
Here is a list of five ingredients you need with a couple of substitution options. A detailed ingredient list and description has been provided in the recipe card below.
- peanut butter - use creamy, all-natural peanut butter with no added sugars.
- sweetener - powdered/confectioner's Swerve, monk fruit, or erythritol.
- chocolate chips - use any brand of sugar-free chocolate chips, like Lily's (not sponsored).
- baking soda – helps keep the cookies nice and fluffy.
- baking powder - introduces an acidic element that works well in combination with baking soda.
- coconut flour – as a grain-free, low carb, binding agent.
- coconut oil and some vanilla extract for flavor!
Related recipes: Try our Keto Almond Crescent Cookies, or Keto Chocolate Crinkle cookies next! Not following a keto diet? You might enjoy these Chocolate Chip Cookies made using self-raising flour, instead. Also, read about whether peanut butter is suitable for a gluten free diet?
how to make keto peanut butter chocolate chip cookies
Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients, adding more peanut butter or coconut oil if the dough is too firm, or more coconut flour if too wet.
Scoop the dough onto the baking sheet using an ice cream scoop or a spoon. Flatten the dough balls slightly using the flat part of the back of a glass into a round cookie shape.
Bake the cookies for ten minutes, then remove from the oven. Let them cool completely before serving. They will be slightly soft initially, but avoid baking them longer.
Craving more low-carb recipes? Then make our Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Garlic Cream Sauce, Peri peri Spice, or Mishkaki (grilled beef kabobs) next!
tips to nailing this recipe
- Ensure your low-carb or keto sweetener isn't too granulated; grind it to a fine powder if necessary.
- Regular sugar, like brown or coconut sugar, can be used for non-diet-specific needs, enhancing flavor.
- For chewier cookies, add a flax egg made from two tablespoons of flax meal and five tablespoons of water, resting for 10 minutes.
- Dough texture varies with peanut butter brands. Add more peanut butter or melted coconut oil if too firm, or coconut flour if too wet.
how to store
Store the cookies in a clean, dry, airtight container for up to 5 days, and in the refrigerator for 10 days.
For freezing, it's better to freeze the dough. Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined tray, ensuring separation, and flash freeze for 30 minutes to an hour. Then, transfer dough pieces to a Ziplock bag or airtight container, label, and freeze for up to 6 weeks. Bake frozen dough at 350°F, adding 5 minutes to the usual baking time.
frequently asked questions
Yes! Feel free to use nut-free butter such as cashew and sunflower butter.
You can frequently alternate between coconut and almond flours, but I have not tested it for this recipe. The textures of the two flours are very similar, but almond flour is a bit denser. Keep an eye on the cookies if using almond flour, as it tends to burn quickly.
more cookie recipes
Try these other delicious cookie recipes!
- Keto Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
- Keto Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies
- Keto Almond Flour Linzer Cookies
- Turkish salty cookies - Tuzlu Kurabiye
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Updated on November 11, 2023: Certain parts of this recipe have been simplified to enhance clarity and readability.
📖 Recipe
Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy and all-natural peanut butter
- ½ cup confectioner's sugar-free sweetener (such as Swerve or monk fruit sweetener)
- ½ cup sugar free chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix peanut butter and sweetener in a bowl. If the sweetener is granulated, grind it into a fine powder. Combine well with a whisk or spatula, but avoid over-mixing. An electric whisk can be used too. (refer to the notes below for more details).
- Let the dough rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or ideally overnight. For a quicker option, wrap the dough in cling film or plastic wrap and freeze for about 5 minutes to speed up cooling.
- Scoop out the dough into balls. Place the dough balls on the baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart. (see notes below).
- Flatten each dough piece into a cookie shape using the flat back of a fork, and create diagonal patterns on the surface with the fork's teeth.
- Bake the cookies in the oven for 9-10 minutes until they are slightly soft. Then, remove them and allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Ensure your low-carb or keto sweetener isn't too granulated; grind it to a fine powder if necessary.
- Regular sugar, like brown or coconut sugar, can be used for non-diet-specific needs, enhancing flavor.
- For chewier cookies, add a flax egg made from two tablespoons of flax meal and five tablespoons of water, resting for 10 minutes.
- Dough texture varies with peanut butter brands. Add more peanut butter or melted coconut oil if too firm, or coconut flour if too wet.
Jessica Lawson
These cookies are some kind of magic trick, I can't believe they're low carb! I'll definitely make them again.
Kate Hahnel
You made me laugh, thank you!
Lilly
These cookies are delish!! I love chocolate and peanut butter together. These were the perfect treat.
Robin
My vegan nephew loved these cookies! I'm going to make them again for Christmas so he has sweet treats he enjoys too.
Erique
I'm often nervous about keto recipes but I couldn't pass up a peanut butter chocolate chip recipe. These cookies turned out amazing and absolutely delicious.
Kate Hahnel
Thank you! I know what you mean, keto and gluten-free baking can be intimidating but don't let that get to you, simply keep baking and experimenting!
Stephanie
I love peanut butter cookies and this keto version was definitely a hit! Loved that these were easy to make and used simple natural ingredients. The kids loved them even more and I will definitely be making them again.
Kate Hahnel
Oh, thank you very much! My kids love them too which is a good thing as I don't have to worry about them having sugar.
FOODHEAL
These are my go-to cookies, they're gluten-free and easy to make. I love the taste of peanut butter in these cookies.
Tammy
Well these are going to become my new go-to! I also love that you used coconut flour...adds such a nice flavor to the pb and chocolate combo! Yumm!!
Kate Hahnel
I so agree with you! Plus coconut flour ismore affordable in comparison to almond flour, for example !
Marisa F. Stewart
What a great cookie recipe especially for those of us who have to be GF. I made a batch and let everyone sample them to see what they thought. They LOVED them and didn't even realize that they were GF. This recipe is certainly a keeper.
Kate Hahnel
I am very pleased that you liked them.
Leslie
Peanut butter, for me, is one of those flavors that really satisfies. Having a peanut butter cookie option that's vegan and gluten-free is so exciting!
Kathryn Donangelo
I'm all about cookies during the holidays and can't wait to try these peanut butter cookies! I love how they are gluten-free and look delicious!
Bernice Hill
Everyone deserves a treat now and then! Thanks for the great inclusive cookie recipe!
Marta
I served these GF cookies for our small friendsgiving this past week and it was a huge hit. Even the on-GF eaters were raving about them.
Jen
I love chocolate peanut butter cookies and they came out perfectly! I also love the fact that coconut flour is used.
Aditi Bahl
cookies with coconut flour. Never tried these before. They look tempting and very inviting. Will surely try these soon.
Amanda
These cookies turned out super delicious! They had the perfect crisp edges, and they couldn't have been simpler to make.
Kate Hahnel
yes!! Loved the simplicity of it too!
Aleta
Peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are my absolute favourite flavour. I am always looking for more ways to bake treats for my kids without sugar, so these have hit a home run!
Kate Hahnel
they are just the best. I love it that I can them to my kids without feeling guilty.
Neha
I absolutely adore gluten free pb cookies and I am looking forward to try this recipe. I also love their color.