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    Home » Recipes » Cookies

    Keto Butter Cookies {Low Carb, Gluten Free, Sugar Free}

    Published: Nov 28, 2020 · Modified: Dec 14, 2021 by Lauren Kelly · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These delicious Butter Cookies from Lauren Kelly Nutrition are so easy to make, sugar free, gluten free low carb and keto!

    Just in time for the holidays, these incredibly delicious Butter Cookies are sugar free, keto, low carb and so ridiculously easy to make!

    Keto butter cookies with chocolate drizzle and chopped pistachios on top with one close up in front.

    'Tis the season for ALL the holiday baking!

    I love this time of year.  The Christmas music, buying gifts for friends and family and of course...baking!

    We are talking about tons of cookies, brownies and treats for my family and to give away to family and friends.

    My Peppermint Crunch Cookies, Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies, Red Velvet Cookie Cups, Gluten Free Butter Pecan Cookies are always on my baking list and now I am looking to add some sugar free options.

    These keto butter cookies can be easily customizable to whatever people like. If you want to add sugar free chocolate chips, sugar free candy canes, sugar free sprinkles...whatever it is you want, go for it.

    I drizzled these butter cookies with melted sugar free chocolate and then added diced pistachios....the possibilities are endless!

    Apple Chai Latte, Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate or even some Spiked Apple Cider would be delicious with these cookies!

    Why You Should Make These Keto Butter Cookies

    What I love most about these cookies is that they are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. That's why I always use salted pistachios, but if you are watching your salt intake or just want to buy unsalted, do what makes you happy.

    I will always choose salted, just FYI. But you go ahead and do you, no judgement.

    The beauty of butter cookies (especially for the holidays) is that you can customize them any way you like.

    Make Santa faces, ornaments, frost them....whatever you like!

    They are so easy to make and you don't need to decorate all of the same. That's why they are perfect to decorate with the kids.

    I would give each kid a few of them to decorate on their own, however they liked.

    That was when they used to like helping me.

    These cookies are perfect for cookie exchanges and holiday gifts especially for those who are cutting back on sugar. And I love to bring these to parties to ensure that I can enjoy a treat without any guilt.

    Recipe Ingredients

    Ingredients for keto butter cookies on a white background all in individual glass bowls.

    This recipe only needs 8 simple ingredients... and one of them is salt! EASY!

    I bet you have most of the ingredients in your house already. And you don't need to use pistachios if melted chocolate.

    • Almond flour - I use the super fine almond flour in all of my baked goods because it lends the lightest, ideal texture, especially in gluten free desserts.
    • Monk fruit - or your sugar free sweetener of choice. I used the powdered form of Monk Fruit for this recipe. The brand I use all the time is this one.
    • Butter - I always use 100% grass fed, organic unsalted butter which just plain old tastes better!
    • Egg - I like to use cage free, organic eggs for extra nutrients.
    • Vanilla extract -  I use pure vanilla extract which doesn’t contain any artificial flavors or additives, it’s just pure vanilla made from alcohol. I use this one.
    • Sugar free chocolate chips - I use Lily's Chocolate Chips that are sugar free and sweetened only with stevia and erythritol. You can use whatever you'd like in here.
    • Pistachios - I like salted dry roasted pistachios that are already shelled and chopped. Super easy!

    How To Make Thee Keto Butter Cookies

    In a large mixing bowl, cream together Monk fruit, butter and vanilla around two minutes. Add egg, mix well and set aside.

    Ingredients for keto butter cookies in a glass bowl with electric mixer in it.

    In mixing bowl, mix together almond flour and salt. Add dry ingredients to the sugar and butter mixture in two increments.

    Ingredients for keto butter cookies in a glass bowl with added flour and electric mixer.

    Mix until fully combined. Using a cookie scoop (1 ½ tablespoon), scoop the dough into balls onto prepared cookie sheet.

    Cookie dough for keto butter cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

    Flatten out with a fork to roughly ¼ inch thick. Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the side of the cookies are slightly brown

    Cookie dough for keto butter cookies and flattened with a fork on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

    Allow cookies to cool for a few minutes before drizzling with chocolate.

    Picture of one keto butter cookie with chocolate being drizzled on top.

    Sprinkle some chopped pistachios on top and enjoy!

    Picture of keto butter cookie with chocolate drizzle and chopped pistachios on top with a bite taken out of it.

    Recipe FAQ's and Expert Tips

    My cookies didn't get crispy, what did I do wrong?

    Basically the longer you bake these the crispier they get. So bake for at least the full 12 minutes if not a little more making sure to keep checking that the edges aren't burning.

    What kind of butter is best to make these cookies?

    I like to use unsalted, grass fed butter in this recipe. I like to be able to control the salt in my baked goods and grass fed just plain old tastes better!

    Can I use cold butter in these cookies?

    Butter should be cold in these cookies for a crispier cookie. I use it straight out of the refrigerator.

    Stack of keto butter cookies.

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    One keto butter cookie with drizzled chocolate and chopped pistachios in top with others in the background.

    Keto Butter Cookies

    These delicious Keto Butter Cookies use just a few ingredients and take minutes to make!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: cookie, Dessert, Snack, treat, vegetarian
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 22 minutes
    Servings: 15 cookies
    Calories: 187kcal
    Author: Lauren Kelly

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup Monk fruit or equivalent sugar free alternative
    • ½ cup butter
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 egg
    • 2 cups almond flour
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup sugar free chocolate chips, melted
    • ⅓ cup salted pistachios, finely chopped

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
    • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or you can use a silicone mat.
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream together Monk fruit, butter and vanilla around two minutes. The more you mix, the fluffier the cookies will be.
    • Add 1 egg. Mix well and set aside.
    • In a medium bowl mix together almond flour and salt.
    • Add dry ingredients to the sugar and butter mixture in two increments.
    • Mix until all the flour is incorporated.
    • Using a cookie scoop (1 ½ tablespoon), scoop the dough into balls onto prepared cookie sheet.
    • Flatten out with a fork to roughly ¼ inch thick.
    • Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the side of the cookies are slightly brown.
    • Cool cookies for 5 minutes on the baking sheet and then transfer to a cooling rack.
    • Allow cookies to compeltely cool before drizzling with chocolate.
    • In a microwavable bowl, melt choocate chips in 30 second increments at 50% power while stirring in between.
    • Transfer melted chocolate to a disposable plastic bag and cut a small piece at the corner. You can also use a piping bag.
    • Drizzle chocolate over cookies and sprinkle with pistachios.

    Notes

    When preparing your cookie sheet, you can either use parchment paper or a silicone mat.
    You can also grease the pan if you'd like.
    When creaming the butter with the Monk Fruit, you can use a hand mixer to add air which will make a fluffier cookie. Do not overmix if the egg is already added.
    I use a cookie scoop when making my cookies so they are more uniform. If you do not have a cookie scoop you can take 2 tablespoons (soup spoon) and scoop the dough in one and help release with the other spoon.
    This is a very light and fluffy cookie. While the cookies are baking, look at the edge of the cookie and when they start turning golden it is time to get them out.
    Allow the cookies to cool off in the pan for an extra 5 minutes so they can finish cooking.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Toni

      December 15, 2021 at 7:45 am

      5 stars
      My family loved these cookies! It was a huge hit at my house!

      Reply
      • Lauren Kelly

        December 16, 2021 at 6:20 am

        So happy you liked them!

        Reply
    2. Erin

      December 15, 2021 at 7:39 am

      5 stars
      These were so delicious! My whole family loved them and asked me to make them again for Christmas. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Lauren Kelly

        December 15, 2021 at 7:41 am

        I love that! Thanks Erin.

        Reply
    3. layla

      December 15, 2021 at 7:30 am

      5 stars
      oh my lanta! these cookie are something I never knew I needed! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!

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      • Lauren Kelly

        December 15, 2021 at 7:41 am

        Enjoy, Layla!

        Reply
    4. Steve

      June 09, 2021 at 5:32 pm

      5 stars
      On the first try, I made 12 cookies on the recipe for 15. I did not have chocolate, so I substituted cinnamon. They took about 40 minutes to bake and came out good, except for a little salty. On the next try, I will cut the salt. My cookies were about a 1/2 inch thick, which is why they took longer to bake.

      I could not help but to have 2 cookies while they were cooling. They are quite filling,

      Reply
      • Lauren Kelly

        June 09, 2021 at 5:45 pm

        I am glad you liked them! I have to try to make these with cinnamon instead of chocolate!

        Reply

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