Chewy Low Carb Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Chewy Low Carb Chocolate Chip Cookies are so satisfying, you will forget they aren't the real thing. Gluten free, sugar free, low carb and keto friendly, you don't have to feel guilty about these treats.
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 222kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups almond flour
- ½ teaspoon xanthan gum, optional
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- ¾ cup granular sweetener of choice
- 4 oz cream cheese (full fat)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup sugar free chocolate chips (about 100 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, add your almond flour, binding ingredient, baking powder and salt. Mix well. Set aside. In a small bowl, melt your butter. Add in your sweeteners, and cream together well with a hand mixer. Add in your cream cheese and vanilla extract. Cream together again.
- Finally, add in your egg and mix well with the hand mixer.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and mix well with a rubber spatula. Fold in the chocolate chip cookies.
- Roll the dough into balls and place on the baking sheet. The cookies won't spread much, so make sure you're okay with the shape and size. Bake for around 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown. Let cool for about 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy these Low Carb Chcolate Chip Cookies warm!
Notes
These will keep in an air tight container for 5-7 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 386IU | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg