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Low-Carb Peanut Butter Cookies

These low-carb peanut butter cookies are a delicious, healthy way to satisfy your cookie craving! They come together in 1 bowl with only 5 ingredients for a super easy treat.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Cooling Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12

Ingredients 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. 
  • Skip this step if using a confectioner's low-carb sweetener. Add the erythritol to a Nutribullet or blender and blend until powdered. Set aside. 
  • Add all of the ingredients into a medium mixing bowl and mix until a smooth, glossy dough forms.
    1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 large egg, ⅔ cup erythritol, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Roll about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough between your palms to form a ball, then transfer to the prepared cookie sheet. Repeat until all dough has been used. You should end up with 12-14 cookies.
  • Use a fork to flatten the cookies, creating a criss-cross pattern across the top.
  • Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 25 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a cooling rack for another 15 minutes.

Notes

This recipe is for 12 cookies. Make sure you let these cookies cool completely. Because they are made without flour, the cooling process is important for them to firm up.
Variations:
  • To add chocolate, you can mix sugar-free chocolate chips into the batter or dip the cookies (once cooled) into melted sugar-free chocolate.
  • You can use crunchy peanut butter to add a nutty texture.
  • The peanut butter can be substituted with any nut butter, but keep in mind that peanut butter will add the most taste.
Storage: You can store these cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for several months.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Low-Carb Peanut Butter Cookies
Amount per Serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10.4
g
16
%
Saturated Fat
 
2.1
g
11
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2.9
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5.1
g
Cholesterol
 
15.4
mg
5
%
Sodium
 
134.3
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
5.8
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1.2
g
5
%
Sugar
 
0
g
0
%
Protein
 
5.8
g
12
%
Vitamin A
 
0
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
2
mg
0
%
Iron
 
0.1
mg
1
%
Net carbs
 
2.8
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.