My keto chocolate chip cookies are super popular for a reason, and you might just want to eat the low carb sugar-free cookie dough straight… but since it contains raw eggs, try to resist. 😉 Instead, make this keto cookie dough recipe with almond flour in just 10 minutes! Not only is it safe to eat raw, but it tastes like little bites of heaven and won’t blow your carb limit on a keto diet.

Ingredients & Substitutions

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for gluten-free sugar-free cookie dough bites, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

Unsalted Butter – Let the butter sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to soften before using. Softened butter will cream properly instead of leaving little chunks. If you need a dairy-free substitute, try butter-flavored coconut oil.Sweeteners – I use a combination of Besti Powdered and Besti Brown for the right texture and flavor. These sweeteners dissolve effortlessly, so there’s no gritty texture in your keto cookie dough. If you need to use a different keto sugar substitute, be aware that anything that contains erythritol (which includes most brands labeled “monk fruit” or “stevia”) may result in a gritty teture. If you still want to try something ese, see my sweeteners conversion chart for exact amounts.Vanilla Extract – Use a high quality pure vanilla extract for the best flavor. Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour – I highly recommend blanched almond flour for making almond flour cookie dough, as this will prevent a grainy texture. If you need a nut-free option, you may be able to substitute 1/3 to 1/2 cup coconut flour in place of the 1 1/2 cups almond flour (note a big difference in quantity!), but I have not tested this to verify.Sea Salt – Balances the sweetness. Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips – This brand is my favorite!

This section shows how to make easy keto edible cookie dough, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.

Add protein – If you want to get a boost of protein, replace 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the flour with your favorite protein powder instead.Make it dairy-free – Substitute butter-flavored coconut oil in place of the butter.Make it creamy – If you like the kind of cookie dough that you can eat with a spoon, simply thin out the dough with heavy cream after adding the almond flour. Add one tablespoon at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.Peanut butter cookie dough – Replace half of the butter with unsweetened peanut butter, or just make these peanut butter protein balls instead.Add to ice cream – Make smaller keto cookie dough balls and churn them into keto ice cream.

Storage Instructions

Store: Keep the keto chocolate chip cookie dough in the refrigerator for 7-10 days.Freeze: You can also freeze sugar-free cookie dough. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour. Once they are solid, transfer them to a zip lock bag and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge or on the counter before eating.

More Sweet Keto Snack Recipes

If you like this keto cookie dough recipe, you might like some of my other sweet keto snacks — perfect for those sweet cravings! You can adjust the sweetener at this point to your liking. Use a spoon and taste a small amount of the dough. If it isn’t sweet enough, add a bit more Besti Powdered until it reaches your desired sweetness. This is optional, but if you want to make the keto cookie dough balls prettier, you can press some chocolate chips onto the outside so that they are more visible. Share your recipe picture by tagging @wholesomeyum and hashtag it #wholesomeyum on Instagram, or in our Facebook support group, too – I’d love to see it!