Description
These Keto Peanut Butter Cookies are a simple low-carb treat made with creamy peanut butter, almond flour, and a keto-friendly sweetener. Soft and chewy with a perfect peanut butter flavor, they’re quick to prepare and ideal for anyone following a ketogenic or low-carb diet.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2/3 cup finely ground almond flour
- 3 tbsp powdered erythritol or powdered sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter, or nut butter of choice
- 1 tbsp milk of choice
Instructions
- Prepare Nut Butter: If the peanut butter or nut butter you are using is not easily stir-able, gently heat it until it becomes runny and easier to mix. This ensures your dough will come together smoothly.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for baking your cookies.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, powdered erythritol (or powdered sugar), salt, and baking soda. Stir these ingredients thoroughly to ensure an even distribution.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the warmed peanut butter and milk to the dry ingredients. Stir everything together to form a dough that holds its shape but is not too sticky.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into small balls, then gently flatten each ball into a thick cookie shape. Place the cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a nonstick surface.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies on the center rack of your preheated oven for 10 minutes. The cookies should be slightly undercooked when you take them out to ensure they remain soft.
- Cool Completely: Allow the cookies to cool fully on the baking sheet or a wire rack. They will firm up as they cool, developing the perfect chewy texture.
Notes
- Gently warming the peanut butter makes mixing easier but be careful not to overheat it.
- Use powdered erythritol or powdered sugar to avoid a gritty texture.
- Do not overbake the cookies; they should appear slightly undercooked when taken out of the oven.
- Cooling completely is essential for the cookies to set and achieve ideal firmness.
- Nut butters other than peanut butter can be used for flavor variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Keto Peanut Butter Cookies, Low Carb Cookies, Almond Flour Cookies, Sugar-Free Cookies, Keto Dessert
