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Keto Peanut Butter Cookies

Delicious, low-carb peanut butter cookies that are quick to make and require minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Keto
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup natural peanut butter Use creamy peanut butter for best texture.
  • 1/2 cup erythritol A keto-friendly sweetener.
  • 1 large egg For binding the ingredients.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Leavening agent for the cookies.
  • 1 pinch salt Balancing flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, erythritol, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  3. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls, placing them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
  4. Flatten each dough ball with a fork, making a crisscross pattern on top.
  5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
  6. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For chewy cookies, do not overbake. You can store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days or freeze them for up to 3 months.