Keto Peanut Butter Chip Cookies

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Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free Healthy Option

"If you're craving something sweet, soft, and packed with peanut butter goodness—without the carbs—these Keto Peanut Butter Chip Cookies are calling your name! 🥜🍪 Made with simple ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes, they're the perfect low-carb treat for peanut butter lovers. 💛"

Looking for a low-carb treat that’s chewy, sweet, and downright irresistible? 🥜

💛 Say hello to your new favorite keto cookie—Keto Peanut Butter Chip Cookies! These dreamy little bites are soft, tender, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor, all thanks to a surprise ingredient: cream cheese! 🎉 It adds a whole new level of softness and a slight tang that makes these cookies totally unique. Think chewy centers, golden edges, and melt-in-your-mouth magic—all while keeping it keto-friendly and super simple to make.

No mixer? No problem. These cookies come together in just one bowl with a few pantry staples you probably already have on hand. 🙌 Whether you're whipping up a batch on a Sunday afternoon or sneaking a sweet bite during the workweek, they’re ready in under 30 minutes (yes, really!).

The best part? These cookies are thick, large and in-charge... they have just 5.2g net carbs per serving, making them perfect for low-carb, keto, or gluten-free lifestyles. either way. They’re guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth without any of the sugar crash.

So whether you’re a seasoned keto baker or just getting started, this recipe is a total win. Trust me—once you take that first bite, you’ll be baking these on repeat. 🥰

Why These Keto Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Cookies Are a Must-Make

Craving a sweet and satisfying snack that won’t derail your low-carb goals? You’re in the right spot! These keto cookies are soft, flavorful, and have just the perfect amount of peanut butter pep—without the sugar crash. Best part? It only takes one bowl, a handful of pantry basics, and less than 30 minutes from start to snack-time bliss! ⏱️💕

Never made keto peanut butter cookies with cream cheese? You have to do yourself a favor—run to your kitchen and whip up a batch right now. You’ll be hooked! 😍

Believe me, there are a million ways to do peanut butter cookies—sandwich them like my Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies with Milk Shooters, drizzle them, stuff them with chocolate... the choices are endless and delicious. But today, I celebrate something truly special: Keto Peanut Butter Chip Cookies! 🎉

Why This Recipe Stands Out

Swapping most of the butter for cream cheese in keto peanut butter cookies? A total game-changer. Cream cheese brings fluff, chew, and a light tang that's simply delightful—more tender and puffy than butter-based cookies. I've used cream cheese in other baked goods like scones, muffins and cakes, and it always delivers soft, dreamy results. So why not cookies too?

Cream cheese brings magic to these keto peanut butter cookies, making them irresistibly tender and chewy—and packed with that rich, peanut-buttery goodness we all crave! 🥜✨

And yes, there’s always an option to add chocolate 🍫 if you’re feeling extra indulgent (just a heads-up on the added carbs!) 😏

What You’ll Need:

• Creamy, natural peanut butter — go for a thick, not-oily brand

• Softened cream cheese — should be so soft your finger leaves a little dent

• Sugar substitute — I love Sucralose, and or Stevia.

• 1 large egg — room temperature, to help bind everything together

• Almond flour — swap for sunflower seed flour if you need nut-free; just add 1 Tbs lemon juice to avoid a weird green reaction with baking soda

• Pantry staples — vanilla extract, baking soda, and a pinch of salt

I promise—once you try these sweet, tangy, peanut-buttery keto cookies, you'll never look at store-bought the same. Ready to bake your new favorite? 🥜✨🍪

Keto Peanut Butter Chip Cookies

Servings – 10 Prep Time – 10 Minutes Chill Time: 30 minutes, optional

Cook Time – 12-14 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup peanut butter, creamy or chunky

• 3 Tablespoons butter, softened

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened

• 3/4 cup sugar-free sweetener, of choice

• 1 large egg, room temperature

• 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup almond flour, you can substitue for sunflour

• 3/4 Tablespoon baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 cup sugar-free peanut butter chips

• 1/4cup sugar-free chocolate chip, optional - nutritional information will change

• 1/4 cups peanuts, chopped

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350F and line a large baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.

In a large bowl, beat the peanut butter, cream cheese and butter together until smooth.

Beat or mix in the sweetener, egg and vanilla extract and beat until well combined.

Add in the almond flour, baking soda, and salt and beat until the dough is cohesive.

Fold in peanut butter chips and chopped peanuts; chill dough for 30 minutes if desired.

Roll the dough into 2 inch cylindrical balls; place on baking pan at least 2 inches apart.

Bake 12 to 14 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. Remove and let cool completely on the pan; press down slightly with a spatula. They will still be very soft when they come out of the oven.

Add on a few extra chips for a pretty presentation - this is totally by preference.

✨ Enjoy your new chewy, delicious treat! 🥜🍪

Notes:

💡CWT Pro Tips:

• Chocolate chips adds carbs and calories—so enjoy additional indulgence accordingly!

• Different sweeteners work, from stevia to monk fruit—but allulose can darken cookies, so watch the bottoms while baking

• Peanut allergy? Almond butter works great here!

  
  

Storage Tips:

• At room temp in a covered container—they’ll stay fresh for up to 5 days

• In the fridge? They’ll last around 1 week

• Want fridge snacks on deck? Freeze them (best before chocolate dipping) for up to 2–3 months.

Nutrition:

1 2"x 1"Cookie - Calories: 192 | Carbohydrates: 7.6g | Net Carbs: 5.2 | Protein: 6.7g | Fat: 15.5g | Fiber: 2.4g

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🍪 What’s your favorite way to enjoy peanut butter? Whether you’re team creamy, crunchy, or love adding chocolate chips into the mix—I'd love to hear your twist on these keto cookies! Drop a comment in the chat box below and let’s talk all things peanut butter! 🥜💬