This amazingly delicious keto cookie dough is made with almond flour and sweetened with stevia (or your favorite sweetener).
It's ready in about 30 minutes, and my picky teenage tester says it's just as good as the real thing!
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I developed this recipe after my teenage daughter announced she's been craving cookie dough. She had a plan: go to the supermarket, buy refrigerated dough, and have at it.
When I pointed out that eating raw cookie dough wasn't a good idea, she found what seemed to be a higher-quality dough one could order online. But that brand, which uses heat-treated wheat flour, was very high in carbs.
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A keto Alternative
What if I make a keto version? I asked. She was game! And when she tasted the dough, she loved it. We both loved it, actually, maybe too much. Between the two of us, we polished off a batch in two days. 😳
It shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone that cookie dough made with almond flour is delicious. After all, almond flour tastes much better than wheat flour! It's just ground almonds.
So, if you don't use an egg in this recipe (and there's no reason to), it's not just tasty, but also fine to eat without baking it first.
Ingredients
You'll only need six ingredients to make this recipe. The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:
- Unsalted butter: I love using creamy European butter, but any butter will be great.
- Sweetener: I use stevia. You can use a granulated sweetener instead.
- Vanilla extract: Try to use the real thing - pure vanilla extract - and not the artificially flavored stuff.
- Kosher salt: I use Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt.
- Almond flour: It's best to use blanched, finely ground flour in this recipe.
- Dark chocolate chips: The darker you can go and still enjoy them, the better. The chocolate chips I typically use contain 85% cacao.
Variations
The best way to vary this recipe is by adding flavor extracts. So, instead of 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, you could use ½ teaspoon of almond, coconut, or orange extract.
Instructions
This is such an easy recipe - one of the easiest keto desserts I make. Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here's an overview of the steps:
You start by mixing almond flour, melted butter, stevia, and vanilla. To make the flavor more interesting, add just a bit of Kosher salt. Add almond flour and knead the mixture into dough.
Form the mixture into balls and top them with chocolate chips.
Voila - you just made a fabulous dessert, and it took just 20 minutes!
Expert Tip
Before shaping the dough into balls, I recommend freezing it for a few minutes to make it easier to work with.
But if you don't mind working with oily, somewhat stubborn dough, this step is not strictly necessary. I usually shape the dough balls right after mixing the dough.
Recipe FAQs
Yes. You can use a granulated or powdered sweetener, but not a liquid one (except stevia). The amount of stevia I use in this recipe is equal to about â…“ cup of granulated sweetener.
As mentioned above, I use extra dark, 85% cacao chocolate chips. You can use your favorite brand of chocolate chips, keeping in mind that the nutrition info will change.
No. These flours are not interchangeable. Coconut flour is very drying and will not work in this recipe.
Serving Suggestions
I usually enjoy this dough as my after-dinner dessert with coffee or iced coffee. On occasion, I'll have one as a quick snack with almond milk, iced tea, or mint tea.
Storing Leftovers
You can store the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to five days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months in freezer bags. Allow them to thaw overnight in the fridge before enjoying them.
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Recipe Card
Amazing Keto Cookie Dough
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon stevia glycerite (equals â…“ cup granulated sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or a pinch of any other salt)
- 1 ½ cups blanched finely ground almond flour (6 ounces)
- 60 dark chocolate chips (1 ounce)
Instructions
- Place the butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Melt it in the microwave in 30-second sessions. Using a fork, mix in the stevia, vanilla, and kosher salt.
- Add the almond flour. Mix it in with a fork and then lightly knead the dough with your hands until smooth.
- Place the dough in the freezer for 10 minutes to help it set and make it easier to work with.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal parts, each weighing about 20 grams. You can use a heaping measuring tablespoon for each of them. Using your hands, shape each part into a smooth ball. The dough will be oily and sticky, but not impossible to work with.
- Insert 5 chocolate chips into the surface of each ball.
- Allow the dough balls to set for about 15 minutes at room temperature before enjoying them. But if you can’t help yourself and dig right in, that’s fine, too!
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Notes
- Before shaping the dough into balls, I recommend freezing it for a few minutes, to make it easier to work with. But if you don't mind working with oily, somewhat stubborn dough, this step is not strictly necessary. I usually shape the dough balls right after mixing the dough.
- You can use a granulated or powdered sweetener, but not a liquid one (except stevia). The amount of stevia I use in this recipe is equal to about â…“ cup of granulated sweetener.
- You can store the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to five days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months in freezer bags. Allow them to thaw overnight in the fridge before enjoying them.
Nutrition per Serving
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Bev
Help! I can't stop eating them! 🙂
Vered DeLeeuw
Hehe I can relate! Glad you like them, Bev - thanks for the review.