Chewy Almond Butter Keto Cookies with Chocolate Chips

Laura Lewis
Laura Lewis
Published: April 4, 2026
Tags: Dessert, snack, gluten-free, Low-Carb, Keto

Keto Cookies

Simple chewy almond butter cookies with sugar-free chocolate — quick, low-carb, and delicious.

Prep Time:10 minCook Time:12 minTotal Time:22 minServings:12Difficulty:Easy

These chewy almond butter keto cookies are my go-to when I want a sweet, low-carb treat that actually feels indulgent. They come together with pantry-friendly ingredients — almond butter, a touch of coconut flour for structure, an egg, and a granulated keto sweetener — then get studded with sugar-free chocolate for bite-sized happiness.

What I love most is the texture: crisp, caramelized edges and a soft, gooey center. They bake fast, store well in an airtight container, and freeze beautifully, so you can have a quick keto-friendly snack or dessert any time.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories:170 kcal
Protein:5 g
Carbs:4 g
Fat:15 g

Directions

  1. 1
    Lining a baking sheet with parchment for almond butter keto cookies

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

  2. 2
    Whisking almond butter, sweetener, egg, vanilla, and melted butter until smooth

    In a medium bowl whisk together almond butter, granulated erythritol, egg, vanilla, and melted butter until smooth.

  3. 3
    Adding coconut flour, baking soda, and salt to form almond butter cookie dough

    Add coconut flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture and stir until a soft dough forms. Let sit 2 minutes to allow coconut flour to absorb moisture.

  4. 4
    Folding sugar-free chocolate chips into thick almond butter cookie dough

    Fold in sugar-free chocolate chips, reserving a few to press on top of the cookies before baking.

  5. 5
    Flattening scoops of almond butter chocolate chip cookie dough on parchment

    Scoop dough by heaping tablespoons onto the prepared sheet about 2 inches apart (you should get about 12). Gently flatten each mound with the back of a spoon or your fingers to form rounds.

  6. 6
    Topping raw almond butter cookie rounds with chocolate chips and flaky sea salt

    Top with reserved chips and a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt, if using.

  7. 7
    Freshly baked almond butter chocolate chip cookies with golden edges

    Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and slightly golden. Centers will still look soft.

  8. 8
    Transferring baked almond butter chocolate chip cookies to a wire cooling rack

    Cool on the baking sheet 8–10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling. Cookies firm up as they cool.

Ingredients

  • Almond butter (creamy, no sugar):1 cup
  • Granulated erythritol (or preferred keto sweetener):1/3 cup
  • Coconut flour:2 tbsp
  • Baking soda:1/2 tsp
  • Salt:1/4 tsp
  • Large egg:1 piece
  • Vanilla extract:1 tsp
  • Unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil):1 tbsp
  • Sugar-free chocolate chips:1/2 cup
  • Flaky sea salt (for sprinkling, optional):1/4 tsp

Tips & Notes

  • Use creamy almond butter (stirred) for easiest mixing — chunky will make the dough uneven.
  • If your almond butter is very oily, blot a little with a paper towel before measuring to avoid a greasy dough.
  • Don't overbake — remove when the edges are set; centers will continue to cook while cooling.
  • To freeze, layer cooled cookies between sheets of parchment in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
  • Swap almond butter for peanut butter if not strictly nut-restricted, but note slight flavor change.