Description
Indulge in these delicious Keto Peanut Butter Cookies that are perfect for anyone following a low-carb or gluten-free diet. With just a handful of ingredients, these cookies are easy to make and satisfy your sweet cravings without the guilt.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup natural creamy peanut butter (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup granulated keto sweetener (such as erythritol or monk fruit)
- pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dough: In a medium mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, sweetener, egg, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until a thick dough forms.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie with a fork, making a crisscross pattern.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
- Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a little flaky sea salt on top before baking.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
