Core Keto Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Recipe

For those embracing a ketogenic lifestyle, the idea of indulging in classic treats like chocolate chip cookie dough might seem like a distant dream. However, with the right ingredients and a few clever adjustments, it's entirely possible to create a keto-friendly version that satisfies cravings without derailing dietary goals. This article explores several approaches to crafting a delectable keto chocolate chip cookie dough, whether you prefer it in "fat bomb" form, as an addition to ice cream, or baked into soft, chewy cookies.

Keto Cookie Dough Fat Bombs

These no-bake keto chocolate chip "cookies" are essentially melt-in-your-mouth low-carb cookie dough. They are soft and scrumptious and sure to please anyone on the keto diet once the sweet cravings hit, and they won’t knock you out of ketosis! This edible version is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth in no time.

Understanding Fat Bombs and the Keto Diet

To understand why keto followers love fat bombs, you have to start at the core of the keto diet. The idea behind keto is to eliminate carbs from your diet. Your body typically uses carbs as fuel. However, carbs are not the most efficient form of fuel. They are quickly burned, and your energy levels will fizzle just as fast as you ate that big cookie. When you remove carbs from your diet, your body has to look elsewhere for fuel. It turns to burn fat.

Fat has been found to be a much more efficient way to energize your body and brain. Fats give you a steady stream of energy and can actually help improve brain function. When your body starts turning fats into ketones which it then uses as fuel, it is said to be in ketosis. Being in ketosis has been shown to help lower the risk of heart disease, help improve insulin levels and also help you lose weight. You will also feel full longer and have a more steady energy level throughout the day.

Once your body relies on fat as its main source of fuel, you need to be sure to consume enough fat to stay energized. That is why many keto followers love fat bombs. They are a great source of healthy fats that will give your body a boost. Fat bombs are a great afternoon snack that will provide a little pick me up, much like an afternoon cup of coffee.

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Recipe and Ingredients

This cookie dough recipe is simple to make but does require a bit of planning ahead, especially if you’re just starting out on the keto diet. It calls for a few low carb baking ingredients that you might need to order off the internet or look for in a specialty store. But things like almond flour, alternative sweeteners, and sugar-free chocolate chips are so worth the investment as they’re very versatile and can be used to make a plethora of low carb keto desserts.

Ingredients:

• Butter
• Almond butter
• Almond flour
• Salt
• Syrup (keto-friendly)
• Sweetener (such as erythritol)
• Vanilla extract
• Cream cheese
• So Nourished granular erythritol
• Lily’s chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the butter, almond butter, almond flour, salt, syrup, sweetener, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
2. Portion into small- to medium-sized pieces and roll into balls (you should have about 22).
3. Add the cream cheese and butter to a stand mixer and beat together using the paddle attachment.
4. Add the almond flour, erythritol, salt, vanilla, and baking powder and beat again. The mix should form a nice, thick dough. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as you mix.
5. Stir in the chocolate chips by hand.
6. Scoop the cookie dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place on a lined sheet tray or large plate.
7. Cover the tray and store in the fridge. After about an hour, the cookie dough fat bombs should be firm enough to pick up and eat with your hands.
8. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Key Keto-Friendly Ingredients

• Almond Flour: A low-carb, gluten-free alternative to traditional flour.
• Erythritol: A very low-carb, natural sweetener that gives the fat bombs a wonderful, sweet taste.
• Lily’s Chocolate Chips: These chips are keto approved and packed with rich, chocolate taste.

Keto Cookie Dough Ice Cream

For a cool and creamy treat, consider incorporating keto cookie dough into ice cream. This recipe combines the richness of vanilla ice cream with chunks of raw chocolate chip cookie dough.

Making the Ice Cream Base

The ice cream base typically consists of heavy cream, unsweetened almond milk, a sugar-free sweetener, and sometimes egg yolks for added creaminess. A touch of glycerin can help maintain a scoopable texture after freezing.

Ingredients for Ice Cream Base:

• Heavy cream
• Unsweetened almond milk
• Sugar-free sweetener (xylitol, erythritol, and stevia blend)
• Raw egg yolks (optional, pasteurized recommended)
• Glycerin (optional)

Preparing the Cookie Dough

Cookie dough that is meant to be eaten raw has the same ingredients as a baked dough but generally omits the eggs and leavening agent.

Ingredients for Cookie Dough:

• Butter
• Cream cheese
• Sweetener
• Almond flour
• Vanilla
• Molasses (optional, for brown sugar flavor)
• Sugar-free chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Put all the ice cream ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth.
2. Pour into an ice cream machine and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Meanwhile, beat the butter, cream cheese, and sweetener with an electric mixer. Add in the almond flour, sweetener, vanilla, and molasses. Mix well. Stir in the chocolate chips.
4. Pinch off teaspoon-sized amounts and form into tiny balls.
5. Put half of the churned ice cream into a freezer-safe container. Top with half the cookie dough balls. Repeat with the remaining ice cream and cookie dough.
6. Gently swirl the cookie dough balls into the ice cream.

Tips for the Best Texture

• Glycerin: The glycerin helps the ice cream to stay scoopable in the freezer.
• Molasses: I use it for a brown sugar type flavor, not sweetness.

Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies

For those who prefer a baked cookie, it's possible to create soft, delectable, low-carb cookies with a few ingredient substitutions.

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Ingredient Selection

Choosing the right ingredients is crucial for achieving the desired texture and flavor while keeping the carb count low.

• Almond Flour: Use a fine almond flour for the best texture.
• Sugar Substitute: My favorite sweetener is Lakanto classic which is a 1 for 1 substitute for regular sugar. In my opinion, it has the best taste among keto friendly sweeteners because it is a blend of erythritol and monk fruit sweetener, as opposed to pure erythritol which can be bitter. You could also use Swerve brown sugar for more chewy chocolate chip cookies.
• Butter: I always use salted butter for that salty-sweet taste, but unsalted butter is great too.
• Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips: I always use Lily's chocolate semi-sweet baking chips in my keto baking. They are more of a dark chocolate chips flavor but they also have milk chocolate chips.

Recipe and Instructions

Ingredients:

• 3 cups almond flour (336g)
• ⅔ cups granulated sugar substitute (128g)
• ¾ cup butter, softened (164g)
• 5 ounces sugar-free chocolate chips (140g)
• Baking soda
• Vanilla extract
• Eggs
• Cream of tartar
• Salt
• Coconut oil
• Monk fruit sweetener

Instructions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350F (175C) and line 2, 18x13 inch (46cm x 33cm) half sheet pans with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. Combine all of the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
3. Now use a hand mixer to stir in the butter, eggs, and vanilla. Finally, fold in the chocolate chips. Reserve a little for the tops of the cookies, if desired.
4. Scoop 18-21 cookies onto the lined baking sheets, about 2-3 inches (5-7.5cm) apart. Flatten them out by pressing down on the top slightly with clean fingers.
5. Press the remaining chocolate chips evenly into the tops of each cookies.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes. The edges and tops will begin to brown.
7. Let cool on the cookie sheets for 30 minutes. These will stay soft and delicious for at least 4 days in an air tight container.

Tips for Perfect Keto Cookies

• Mix Dry Ingredients Thoroughly: You want the cream of tartar and baking soda to distribute evenly throughout the cookies so they rise.
• Checking for Doneness: These keto cookies get brown on the bottom and slightly brown on the top.

Variations

• Brown Butter CC Cookies: Divide the recipe above in half, except for the baking soda and use ½ cup (1 stick) of butter.
• Chewy Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies: For slightly chewier chocolate chip cookies, you can use Swerve Brown as the sweetener.
• Almond Flour Free Version: For an almond flour free version, simply use the same amount of sunflower seed flour.
• No Lily's Chocolate Chips?: If you are having trouble finding the sugar free chocolate chips, you can use an 85% dark chocolate bar and cut it into chunks.

The Benefits of Keto-Friendly Ingredients

Many of the ingredients used in these recipes offer additional health benefits beyond being low in carbohydrates.

• Cacao: The cacao in dark chocolate improves blood flow and heart health by reducing cardiovascular inflammation.
• Magnesium: Cacao is one of the top magnesium-rich sources available. Magnesium also helps improve nerve function and regulate your blood glucose levels.
• Manganese: Manganese is essential for building strong bones and is a part of many enzymes that help metabolize the food you eat on a daily basis.

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