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Giant Chewy Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies with a Soft Center and Crisp Edges - Bakery-Style at Home

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Butter: Unsalted, softened to room temperature
  • Almond flour: Fine blanched (not almond meal)
  • Coconut flour: Just a little for structure
  • Sweeteners: Allulose and granulated erythritol (or a monk fruit–erythritol blend)
  • Egg: 1 large egg plus 1 extra yolk
  • Vanilla extract: Real vanilla for best flavor
  • Baking powder
  • Salt: Fine sea salt or kosher
  • Xanthan gum: Optional, but recommended for chew
  • Sugar-free chocolate chips or chunks: Preferably stevia- or allulose-sweetened
  • Flaky sea salt: Optional, for finishing

Instructions
 

  • Preheat and prep: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a heavy baking sheet with parchment. If your kitchen is warm, chill the baking sheet while you make the dough to help the cookies hold shape.
  • Cream the butter and sweeteners: In a large bowl, beat 10 tablespoons softened unsalted butter with 1/3 cup allulose and 1/4 cup erythritol until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. This step helps create lift and better edges.
  • Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in 1 large egg, 1 extra yolk, and 2 teaspoons vanilla until smooth. Scrape down the bowl so everything mixes evenly.
  • Whisk dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk 2 cups fine blanched almond flour, 1 tablespoon coconut flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon fine salt, and 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum. The coconut flour is powerful—don’t add extra.
  • Combine: Add the dry ingredients to the wet. Mix on low just until a thick dough forms. It should be scoopable, not sticky. If it’s too soft, chill 10–15 minutes.
  • Fold in chocolate: Stir in 3/4 to 1 cup sugar-free chocolate chips or chopped chocolate. Chopped chocolate melts into puddles; chips hold their shape. Use what you like.
  • Portion giant cookies: Scoop 1/4 cup portions (about 80–90 grams each). Roll into balls, then lightly flatten to thick pucks about 3/4 inch tall. Space them well—6 cookies per sheet.
  • Bake: Bake 11–14 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look set but still soft. The cookies will puff slightly and deflate as they cool. Don’t overbake.
  • Pan-bang for edges (optional): At the 9-minute mark, lift the baking sheet a couple inches and let it drop back on the rack. Do this once or twice to encourage rippled edges.
  • Finish and cool: Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if using. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack. They firm up as they cool, keeping that chewy center.