The Best Keto Cream Cheese Cookies
These Keto Cream Cheese Cookies are a delightful solution, providing a rich, satisfying flavor without the carbs. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
If you are on a keto diet but miss freshly baked cookies, these Keto Cream Cheese Cookies are a soft, rich answer. They are made with almond flour, coconut flour, cream cheese and a keto sweetener, so there is no sugar and no wheat flour. They fit a cozy family gathering or a simple weeknight dessert, and they are an easy bake for a holiday cookie plate.
Each cookie has 3 g protein and 1 g net carbs (11 g total carbs minus 1 g fiber and 9 g erythritol), with 89 calories.
Why you’ll love these cookies
They are easy to prepare and need very little time in the kitchen. Almond and coconut flour keep them low in carbs, the ingredient list is short, and kids and adults both like them. The cream cheese keeps the middle soft and a little chewy.
How this recipe comes together
You mix the wet ingredients, blend them with the dry ones, chill the dough for an hour, then scoop and bake. The hardest part is waiting for them to cool.
Key ingredients
- 3/4 cup blanched almond flour
- 1.5 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1/2 cup granulated keto sweetener (erythritol or an erythritol blend)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces full-fat cream cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1.5 teaspoons alcohol-free vanilla extract
Use a granulated sweetener so the dough keeps its texture. You can swap in a flavored extract for a different twist.
Step-by-step instructions
- Prepare the wet ingredients: With a hand mixer, cream the cream cheese on its own first, then add the egg and mix until well combined. Stir in the vanilla last. You can also blend all the wet ingredients until smooth.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, sweetener, baking powder and salt.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until a uniform dough forms.
- Chill the dough: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This makes the dough easy to scoop.
- Preheat and bake: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Use a cookie scoop to portion 11 cookies onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and do not flatten them. Bake for 15 minutes, until lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool and garnish: Let the cookies cool for at least 15 minutes on the baking sheet. For a finishing touch, dust with powdered sweetener.
Keto Cream Cheese Cookies
- Prep
- 15 MIN
- Cook
- 15 MIN
- Total
- 1 HR 30 MIN
- Serves
- 11
01Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
02Method
- Preparation
- Baking
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0 OF 9 DONE03Recipe notes
- 01These cookies can be served warm with a cup of coffee or tea. Consider pairing them with fresh berries or low-carb ice cream. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze the dough for up to 3 months.
04Nutrition
Per serving- Calories
- 89
- Protein
- 3G
- Net carbs
- 10G
- Fat
- 8G
- Fiber
- 1G
Net carbs are total carbs minus fiber. Numbers are estimates from the ingredients listed.
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Best ways to enjoy them
Serve them warm with coffee or tea, with a few fresh berries, or stacked on a platter at brunch. They also work on a holiday dessert table next to keto gingerbread cheesecake bars, or try a spicier cookie like these easy keto ginger cookies.
Keeping leftovers fresh
Store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Because they contain cream cheese, do not leave them out for more than 2 hours. To freeze, scoop the dough onto a baking sheet and freeze until firm, then move the dough balls to a freezer bag for up to three months. Bake from frozen and add a couple of extra minutes.
Creative twists
Add a teaspoon of alcohol-free almond extract for a nuttier flavor, or drizzle melted sugar-free dark chocolate on top.
Your questions answered
What is the prep time?
About 15 minutes, plus at least an hour to chill the dough and 15 minutes in the oven.
Can I use a different sweetener?
Yes. Use a granulated low-carb sweetener for the best texture. The nutrition numbers are calculated with erythritol.
How do I store leftovers?
Keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Conclusion
These Keto Cream Cheese Cookies are easy to make and fit a keto lifestyle without giving up a sweet treat. Enjoy your baking.
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