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    Home » Dessert » Keto Peanut Butter Cookies

    Keto Peanut Butter Cookies

    Published: Apr 28, 2020 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Apr 28, 2020 · 884 words. · About 5 minutes to read this article.

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    Keto Peanut Butter Cookies are super-quick to make and tastes just like the real thing. They are soft, chewy, and so satisfying. With only seven ingredients (that you probably already have on hand) and two net carbs per cookie, these easy to make keto cookies are sure to become a go-to recipe.

    Overhead photo of keto peanut butter cookies on a cooling rack against a white background.

    Satisfy Your Peanut Butter Cravings With These Easy Keto Peanut Butter Cookies!

    I don't know about you, but peanut butter cravings are a real thing around here.

    The love affair began as a child it is something that I never outgrew. There is just something about the nutty goodness that never fails to delight.

    If you like peanut butter as much as I do, you are going to go wild for these super-simple Low Carb Peanut Butter Cookies. With just seven ingredients, these babies deserve to become a habit.

    Variations and Tips

    • I used Swerve brown sugar. Surkin Gold is another brand that I have used and liked. If you don't have either and don't want to pick up a new sweetener, Swerve confectioners works in this recipe as well.
    • Remember that all ovens cook slightly differently, so pay attention to how the cookies are looking towards the end. They can burn quickly!
    • You can adjust the cooking time for a chewier versus crisper cookie. At 10 minutes, they are still fairly chewy. They will harden as the days go by, though.
    • For a fun twist, try adding in chocolate chips.

    Selecting Peanut Butter

    Make sure that you read the label of your peanut butter if you are following a keto diet. Some brands have added sugar. I like to get fresh peanut butter that is ground at the store with nothing else added in when I can. If not, I just go with whatever I can find that is the lowest in carbs.

    Adjusting Consistency

    Peanut butter brands vary in how liquid they are. If you feel you need a touch more moisture, you can add in heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time. Just be careful not to overdo it! The mixture should be crumbly, but come together into balls easily.

    Tools

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    • Baking Sheet
    • Cookie scoop
    • Parchment paper

    Storage

    These cookies will keep for up to 4 days at room temperature, 10 days in the refrigerator, and may be frozen for up to 3 months.

    How to Make Keto Peanut Butter Cookies

    Please see below for the full recipe with measurements.

    First, preheat the oven and prepare your baking sheet. Next, mix together the brown sugar and peanut butter until creamy and smooth. Add in the egg, vanilla, baking soda, and salt. Beat until combined.

    Photo of peanut butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, baking powder, egg, and salt that has been mixed together.

    Use a cookie scoop to form balls. Place the balls on the cookie sheet and use the tines of a fork to create a crisscross pattern.

    Photo of flourless peanut butter cookies on a parchment lined cookie sheet.

    Bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool on a cookie sheet for at least 10 minutes.

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    Keto Peanut Butter Cookies

    These Peanut Butter Cookies come together in the time it would take you to run to the store for a keto-friendly snack. This easy recipe is one I turn to again and again.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cookie
    Servings: 18
    Calories: 88.42kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi
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    Equipment

    • Parchment Paper
    • Baking Sheet
    • Cookie Scoop

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup brown sugar substitute like Swerve
    • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
    • 1 large egg beaten
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the brown sugar and peanut butter until creamy and smooth.
    • Add in the egg, vanilla, baking soda, and salt and beat until combined.
    • Using a small cookie scoop, scoop out the dough and form into balls. Place the balls on the baking sheet and flatten. Use the tines of a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
    • Bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for 10 minutes.

    Notes

    Please not that the carbohydrate count does not include the sugar alcohols.
     

    Adjusting Consistency

    Peanut butter brands vary in how liquid they are. If you feel you need a touch more moisture, you can add in heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time. Just be careful not to overdo it! The mixture should be crumbly, but come together into balls easily.

    Variations and Tips

    • I used Swerve brown sugar. Surkin Gold is another brand that I have used and liked. If you don't have either and don't want to pick up a new sweetener, Swerve confectioners works in this recipe as well.
    • Remember that all ovens cook slightly differently, so pay attention to how the cookies are looking towards the end. They can burn quickly!
    • You can adjust the cooking time for a chewier versus crisper cookie. At 10 minutes, they are still fairly chewy. They will harden as the days go by, though.
    • For a fun twist, try adding in chocolate chips.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 88.42kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.85g | Protein: 3.9g | Fat: 7.46g | Saturated Fat: 1.58g | Cholesterol: 9.09mg | Sodium: 131.98mg | Potassium: 96.4mg | Fiber: 0.86g | Sugar: 1.36g | Vitamin A: 13.2IU | Calcium: 7.53mg | Iron: 0.31mg

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    • Cinnamon Cheesecake cookies are a great option for those times when you are craving something different.
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    1. Julie Clark

      January 14, 2023 at 4:19 am

      In case you're wanting to substitue monkfruit sweetener for the Swerve, be sure to decrease it to 3/4 cup. I used a full cup and the cookies were good but WAY too sweet!

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