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    Home » Keto and Low Carb Recipes

    Keto Peanut Butter Cookies

    Published: Aug 29, 2018 · Modified: Jul 18, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    Since my husband has started a Keto diet, I have been making him some yummy treats to enjoy once in a while. These Keto Peanut Butter Cookies are one of his favorites. They are simple to make, gluten-free and so good, even my kids like them. You'll also love these Keto Cookie Recipes for Christmas.

    These Keto Peanut Butter Cookies are a great once in a while treat to keep you on program while satisfying a cookie craving.
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    • Why these peanut butter keto cookies are awesome
    • Ingredients
    • How to make low-carb peanut butter cookies
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Frequently asked questions
    • GET YOUR OWN KETO TRACKERS
    • Related posts

    Why these peanut butter keto cookies are awesome

    I bake a lot of cookies, but these are unique. For one, since they are keto cookies, they are not made with any flour. But don't worry, you won't miss it! If you love rich peanut butter flavor, then you will flip for these keto peanut butter cookies. They work great for snacks or desserts.

    Ingredients

    • sugar-free peanut butter
    • cream cheese - give the cookies a smooth texture
    • eggs
    • vanilla extract
    • liquid Stevia

    To give these low carb cookies a hint of sweetness, you can use liquid stevia sugar replacement.

    How to make low-carb peanut butter cookies

    To make these 5 ingredient keto peanut butter cookies, you will mix the liquid stevia with peanut butter, cream cheese, eggs and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. The cookie dough will be somewhat sticky. A good tip I have found is to use a little coconut oil on your hands while forming the cookie balls. This will help keep the dough from sticking to your hands.

    keto peanut butter cookie

    I like to use a parchment paper lined baking sheet when I bake, since it makes clean up so easy and you don't have to worry about food sticking. You can also use a silicone baking mat on a cookie sheet.

    Roll and place 1 inch sized cookie balls onto the parchment lined baking sheet.  You can also use a 1 inch cookie scoop to shape the dough.

    Use a fork to flatten the cookie balls with a crisscross design that is popular on peanut butter cookies. Since these keto peanut butter cookies will not expand when cooked, there is no need to leave a lot of space between the cookies.

    keto peanut butter cookies

    When the cookies are done baking, remove them from the oven and place them on a cooling rack to cool. You'll want to eat them right away, but wait for them to cool before you have a taste.

    keto peanut butter cookie

    This peanut butter cookie recipe makes a wonderful snack or occasional treat. Their deliciousness will remind you of old fashioned peanut butter cookies you enjoyed as a kid, but they are a whole lot better for you since they are make with sweetener instead of sugar.

    📖 Recipe

    Keto Peanut Butter Cookies

    These Keto Peanut Butter Cookies are a great once in a while treat to keep you on program while satisfying a cookie craving. 
    3.80 from 20 votes
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    Course: cookies
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 7 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 17 minutes
    Servings: 30
    Calories: 134kcal
    Author: Vicky

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups sugar-free peanut butter
    • 1 cup cream cheese room temp
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 4 tablespoon liquid Stevia

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Combine all ingredients until incorporated well.
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then roll and place 1 inch cookie balls on the parchment paper.
    • Using a fork, flatten the cookie balls with the classic peanut butter cookie crisscross design.
    • Bake for 10 minutes, or until outside is golden brown.
    • Let cool and enjoy!

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 117IU | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors. 

    keto peanut butter cookie

    Frequently asked questions

    Should I use creamy peanut butter or crunchy peanut butter in this recipe?

    Honestly, this is just a matter of preference.

    What sugar substitute do you recommend for keto baking?

    For this recipe, I used liquid stevia. For general baking, I have gotten good results with erythritol, Swerve or confectioner's swerve.

    How do I store these nut butter cookies?

    You can store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

    GET YOUR OWN KETO TRACKERS

    To make sticking to a keto diet easier, check out these Keto Weight Loss Tracker Printables. It is a 100 day Keto Challenge to keep you motivated and on track.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Cin

      February 05, 2020 at 12:46 am

      1 star
      Any way to use powder Stevia or another sugar substitute rather than SO MUCH Stevia again like so many other commenters have complained??? If they would see other comments people have changed it to 4 teaspoons and it’s made a HUGE difference. However, I do not buy the liquid I only buy the powder sugar substitute. Would like to know if anyone knows what the powder VS liquid would be for this recipe.

    2. Amanda

      October 08, 2019 at 12:38 pm

      1 star
      These cookies taste horrible and don’t harden. Terrible after taste I think too much liquid stevia.

    3. Kate

      August 12, 2019 at 5:43 pm

      1 star
      I am an avid baker and I followed these cookies to a t and they were DISGUSTING!!! They were oily and tasted like garbage juice.. thumbs down!

    4. Patti Cymbalisty

      February 18, 2019 at 12:16 am

      1 star
      These cookies were absolutely disgusting. I had to throw them out, they were greasy, oily and tasted terrible. Even tried baking longer- no luck. Don't waste your time or money buying expensive ingredients to make these.

    5. Diana McKay

      February 03, 2019 at 4:11 pm

      I am making these now. Cut the recipe in half . And only used 2 teaspoons of liquid stevia. 😉

    6. KJ

      January 31, 2019 at 7:54 pm

      Wish I read this before making. Too much stevia. Would recommend using teaspoons instead or erythritol

    7. Kyle

      January 27, 2019 at 3:17 pm

      Yea I just followed recipe and they were not good. Had to throw out. Too much stevia.

    8. Louis

      January 20, 2019 at 3:13 pm

      Same question. seems crazy.

    9. Lisa Vasallo

      October 21, 2018 at 7:21 pm

      Question, is the ingredient 4 tablespoons of Liquid Stevia typo? Did you mean 4 teaspoons? I just wanted to double check before I made them.

    10. PRAJAKTA SUKHATME

      August 30, 2018 at 11:23 am

      5 stars
      My kids would love to have these. I am always lookout for flourless Keto snack recipes . This looks perfect. All ingredients are so unique and healthy. Thank you for wonderful recipe.

    11. Mindy Fewless

      August 30, 2018 at 11:21 am

      5 stars
      I have all of the ingredients to try these in my kitchen! I'll have to make some!

    12. Gabi

      August 30, 2018 at 11:04 am

      5 stars
      As a huge peanut butter lover I can't have enough peanut butter recipes, Although I prefer plant based treats I'm convinced that I could not resist your seducing looking cookies if you'd offer them to me;)

    13. Heidy L. McCallum

      August 30, 2018 at 10:26 am

      5 stars
      I am loving this delicious looking cookie recipe and to think it's Keto too? BONUS!!! My husband would even love these

    14. georgie

      August 30, 2018 at 9:33 am

      5 stars
      these sound so easy to make! i know my husband would love them!

    15. Jamie Young

      August 30, 2018 at 9:10 am

      5 stars
      These cookies look fantastic! An old classic revamped! Wonderful recipe!

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