If you're looking for a delicious chocolate chip cookie recipe to help you stick to your keto diet, you'll love eating these keto chocolate chip cookies. They are warm and gooey with a perfectly chewy texture that will satisfy your sugar craving in no time!
Add the almond flour and baking powder to a large bowl, then mix well.
Add the melted butter, vanilla extract, and sugar-free maple syrup to the almond flour mixture and stir until the cookie dough is thoroughly combined.
Fold the sugar-free chocolate chips into the mixture. Make sure to distribute the chocolate chips evenly.
Using a cookie scoop, scoop the dough into 12 equal portions.
Place them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
Flatten each cookie slightly with a fork or the bottom of a glass to about ½ inch thick.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden. The baking time may vary depending on your oven, so watch the cookies after the 10-minute mark.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven.
Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The cookies may be fragile when warm, so handle them gently.
Notes
This recipe makes 12 cookies and each cookie contains 5 net carbs.
Use room temperature or melted butter: Softened or melted butter will mix more easily with the other ingredients and make for a smoother dough.
Use a cookie scoop: A cookie scoop will help you portion the dough evenly and make round cookies.
Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough can lead to tough cookies. Carefully mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
Chill the dough: If it is too soft or sticky, chill it in the fridge for 30 minutes before baking.
Use parchment paper: Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a reusable baking mat to keep the cookies from sticking and to make cleanup easier.
Don't overbake the cookies: Overbaking the cookies can make them dry and crumbly. Check the cookies after 10 minutes and remove them from the oven when they're lightly golden.
For extra flavor: Add dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor, ½ cup of chopped nuts for crunchiness, or a teaspoon of instant coffee powder for a mocha flavor.
For a more traditional chocolate chip cookie texture: Use one teaspoon of baking soda instead of baking powder.
To enjoy nice crispy edges: Bake for 1-2 minutes longer.