Keto Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cnatural unsweetened peanut butter
- ½ cgranulated erythritol
or your keto-friendly sweetener of choice
- 1egg
or 1 flax egg: 1 tbsp flaxseed meal mixed with 3 tbsp water
- ½ tspbaking soda
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- a pinch of salt
omit if using salted peanut butter
Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix together 1 cup of natural unsweetened peanut butter with ½ cup of granulated erythritol until well combined.
- 3
Crack in 1 egg (or mix 1 tbsp flaxseed meal with 3 tbsp water if you're going egg free) and stir it into the peanut butter mixture.
- 4
Add ½ tsp of baking soda, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt (skip the salt if your peanut butter is already salted) into the bowl.
- 5
Stir everything together until the mixture is even but try not to overmix it too much.
- 6
Scoop out a tablespoon of dough at a time and roll it into a ball then place it on your prepared baking tray.
- 7
Use a fork to gently press down on each dough ball to flatten them out and create a crisscross pattern on top.
- 8
Place the tray in the oven and bake for about 8-10 minutes until the cookies look set but still soft in the middle.
- 9
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- 10
Enjoy your keto peanut butter cookies while they’re still slightly chewy and ultra delicious!
Keto Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
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About this Recipe
Craving that comforting taste of peanut butter cookies without the carb count? This Keto Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe delivers pure, satisfying flavor, making it simple to enjoy a classic treat while sticking to your ketogenic lifestyle. It's a delightful way to satisfy your sweet tooth without the sugar spike.
What makes this recipe truly special is its elegantly simple approach to keto baking. By focusing on essential low-carb ingredients like natural unsweetened peanut butter and granulated erythritol, you get authentic peanut butter richness without any unnecessary fillers. It's designed to be straightforward, proving that delicious keto desserts don't need a lengthy ingredient list.
When you bite into these keto peanut butter cookies, you'll experience a deeply satisfying peanut butter flavor that's both sweet and robust, perfectly balanced by the natural nuttiness. These cookies promise a classic texture that melts in your mouth, offering all the indulgence of a traditional cookie. They are naturally gluten-free and can easily be adapted for those avoiding eggs, making them a versatile choice for various dietary needs.
Customization is easy with this recipe. For a vegan or egg-free version, simply use a flax egg (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal mixed with 3 tablespoons water) in place of a chicken egg. If your peanut butter is already salted, remember to omit the extra pinch of salt specified in the ingredients. You can also experiment with other keto-friendly granulated sweeteners like allulose or monk fruit blend if erythritol isn't your preference.
These cookies are perfect for a guilt-free dessert, a low-carb snack with your afternoon coffee, or a delightful treat to share with friends. They bring classic comfort to any occasion.