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Fudgy keto chocolate cookies with melted sugar-free chocolate chips on a baking sheet.

Keto Chocolate Cookies

Jason Brooks
These fudgy keto chocolate cookies blend almond flour, cocoa powder, and softened butter into a rich low-carb treat. Easy to stir together in one bowl and baked in just 12 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Servings 9 cookies
Calories 141 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond flour (NOT super-fine**. Ground almonds work well here)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 4 tbsp granulated erythritol
  • 4 tbsp butter (softened)
  • 1 egg (medium)
  • 1/4 cup sugar free chocolate chips (or chopped dark chocolate, minimum 85% cocoa solids (I used 90%))

Instructions

  • Set your conventional oven to 175 Celsius / 350 Fahrenheit and line a flat baking sheet with parchment paper. A properly heated oven ensures the cookies begin setting immediately upon entering the heat.
  • Whisk the almond flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and granulated erythritol together in a medium mixing bowl. The dry mixture should look uniform with all cocoa and flour lumps completely broken apart.
  • Add the softened butter and medium egg directly to the dry ingredients, mixing thoroughly with a fork. A cohesive, thick, and glossy chocolate dough will form as the fats blend into the nut flour.
  • Fold the sugar-free chocolate chips into the dough, setting a small handful aside for the tops. The chips should be evenly distributed throughout the dark dough mixture.
  • Portion the mixture into nine equal balls, arrange them on the lined baking sheet, and flatten them into your desired cookie shape. The dough will spread very little during baking, so shape them exactly as you want the finished cookies to appear.
  • Bake for approximately 12 minutes until the outer edges are set to a light touch, then let the cookies rest on the baking sheet until completely cooled. The surface will transition from glossy to a soft matte finish, indicating the structure is ready to firm up at room temperature.

Notes

Pan cooling: Let the cookies cool completely on the baking tray before handling. Grain-free dough lacks gluten and relies on cooling fats and egg proteins to firm into a fudgy texture.
Shaping tip: Nut flour dough spreads very little while baking. Flatten the dough portions into your intended cookie shape on the tray prior to placing them in the oven.
Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature with parchment between layers if stacking. For a firmer texture, keep them sealed in the refrigerator.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Keto Chocolate Cookies
Amount per Serving
Calories
141
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13.6
g
21
%
Saturated Fat
 
4.9
g
31
%
Cholesterol
 
25
mg
8
%
Sodium
 
85
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
120
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
3.9
g
1
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
0.8
g
1
%
Protein
 
3.7
g
7
%
Vitamin A
 
150
IU
3
%
Calcium
 
45
mg
5
%
Iron
 
1.2
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword almond flour chocolate cookies, fudgy keto cookies, keto chocolate cookies, low carb chocolate cookies
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