Craving warm, gooey chocolate chip cookies without the sugar rush? These Sugar-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies are your answer! Soft, chewy, and full of rich chocolate flavor, this tried-and-tested recipe uses natural sweeteners like monk fruit or erythritol to keep the sweetness without the guilt. Perfect for anyone watching their sugar intake or following a low-carb lifestyle , but you’d never guess they’re sugar-free!

Ingredients

2 cups almond flour (or finely ground blanched almonds)

½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil for dairy-free)

⅓ cup granulated monk fruit or erythritol sweetener

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup sugar-free chocolate chips (Lily’s or similar)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Mix dry ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk almond flour, baking soda, and salt.

Cream butter and sweetener: In a large bowl, beat butter and sweetener together until creamy and light.

Add wet ingredients: Mix in egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

Combine: Stir in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms, then fold in chocolate chips.

Shape: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls, and flatten slightly on the baking sheet.

Bake: Bake 9–11 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look slightly soft.

Cool: Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Tips & Variations

Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.

Add a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.

Substitute almond flour with oat flour if preferred (not low-carb).

Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week, or freeze for 2 months.

Nutrition & Serving Info

Calories: ~140 per cookie
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Serves: 16 cookies