The Ultimate No-Bake Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies
Craving classic chocolate chip cookies without the oven? These simple no-bake keto cookies deliver that rich, chewy, melt-in-your-mouth flavor you love, and they're ready to chill and enjoy in minutes.
Servings 16
Calories 173kcal
Equipment
- Large, dry skillet or sauté pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Small Bowl
- Silicone spatula
- Parchment-lined baking sheet
- 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop
Ingredients
- 2 cups finely ground almond flour 227 g
- 1 cup powdered monk fruit-erythritol blend 170 g
- 1 ½ tsp unflavored gelatin powder
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon optional, for warmth
- ⅔ cup unsalted butter 142 g
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips or chunks 113 g
Instructions
- Toast the Flour Base: In a large, dry skillet over medium-low heat, add the almond flour. Stir continuously for 3–4 minutes until it becomes fragrant and takes on a light, golden-brown color. Immediately transfer the toasted flour to a large mixing bowl to prevent it from burning.
- Bloom the Gelatin: In a separate small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin powder over the cold water. Set it aside for 5 minutes to bloom and soften while you prepare the butter.
- Create the Brown Butter: Return the now-empty skillet to medium heat and add the unsalted butter. Allow it to melt completely, foam up, and then subside. Continue to swirl the pan until the butter develops a nutty aroma and small, brown specks appear at the bottom, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from the heat instantly to avoid burning.
- Form the Dough: Carefully pour the hot browned butter into the bowl with the toasted almond flour. Add the powdered sweetener, sea salt, and cinnamon (if using) and mix thoroughly with a spatula. Add the bloomed gelatin and vanilla extract, stirring vigorously until a cohesive dough forms.
- Fold in Chocolate: Let the dough cool for 2–3 minutes so it's warm, not hot. Fold in the sugar-free chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop and Shape: Using a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the dough onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Gently press down on the top of each dough ball with your palm or the bottom of a glass to flatten it into a classic cookie shape, about a ½-inch thick.
- Chill and Set: Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator. Chill for at least 30 minutes, or until the cookies are firm to the touch and fully set.
Notes
👨🍳 Chef Notes
Storage:
These cookies hold their shape best when chilled. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.Ingredient Swaps:
- Butter: For a dairy-free version, you can use an equal amount of refined coconut oil (melted, but not browned) or ghee. This will alter the final flavor and texture.
- Sweetener: Using a powdered sweetener is key to a smooth, non-gritty texture. If you only have a granular version, a quick blitz in a dry, high-speed blender or coffee grinder will turn it into powder.
- Chocolate: Any low-carb chocolate works well. For a different texture, try finely chopped sugar-free chocolate instead of chips.
Troubleshooting:
If your dough seems too crumbly after mixing, add one more tablespoon of melted butter or coconut oil. If it seems too soft to scoop, chill the entire mixing bowl for 10 minutes before portioning.Nutrition
Per serving (1 cookie), approximate:- Calories: 173 kcal
- Protein: 4 g
- Total Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: <1 g
- Fat: 17 g (Saturated Fat: 7 g)
- Cholesterol: 19 mg
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Potassium: 125 mg