Description
Delicious and simple Keto Peanut Butter Cookies made with natural peanut butter and a keto-friendly sweetener. These low-carb, gluten-free cookies are perfect for a quick snack or dessert, providing a tasty treat while staying within ketogenic diet guidelines.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter (unsweetened, natural)
- 1/2 cup sweetener (erythritol, stevia, or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, sweetener, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated into a smooth dough.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Place each ball on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Create Pattern: Use a fork to gently press down on each dough ball, forming a classic crisscross pattern which also helps flatten them slightly for even baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until they turn golden around the edges, ensuring they are cooked through but still soft inside.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Make sure to use natural, unsweetened peanut butter to keep the recipe keto-friendly.
- You can substitute the sweetener with any keto-approved sweetener like monk fruit or allulose depending on your taste preference.
- The cookies will be soft when hot but firm up as they cool.
- Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for longer shelf life.
- If you want a crunchier texture, bake for an additional 1-2 minutes while watching closely to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
