If you love cookies but want to skip the sugar, this recipe is your new go-to! These sugar-free chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and perfectly sweetened with sugar alternatives. They’re a classic chocolate chip cookie in every way—without the added sugar. Perfect for keto, low-carb, or gluten-free swaps!
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
- Sugar-Free & Keto-Friendly: Uses sugar alternatives that measure 1:1 with sugar.
- Soft & Chewy: Balanced texture, not too soft or crispy.
- Customizable: Make low-carb, gluten-free, or keto-friendly with simple ingredient swaps.
- Easy to Bake: Uses standard chocolate chip cookie techniques—nothing complicated!
Ingredients (Makes ~36 cookies)
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (or low-carb/gluten-free alternatives)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 17 tbsp (2 sticks + 1 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granular white sugar alternative (1:1 with sugar)
- ½ cup brown sugar alternative (1:1 with brown sugar)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup sugar-free chocolate chips
- Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts
Tip: Make sure your sugar alternatives and flour measure 1:1 with regular sugar and flour for the best results.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar alternatives: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter with white and brown sugar alternatives until light and fluffy.
- Combine ingredients: Add half the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stir gently, then add the remaining dry ingredients. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold in the sugar-free chocolate chips (and nuts if using).
- Shape cookies: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Bake: 10–12 minutes, or until edges start to brown. Larger cookies may need extra time.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes & Tips
- Soft or crispy? Baking longer will yield crispier cookies; shorter baking keeps them soft.
- Gluten-free option: Use a gluten-free flour blend (1:1 with all-purpose) and check if a binder is needed.
- Low-carb/Keto option: Swap with Carbalose or other keto-friendly flour.
- Sugar-free chocolate chips: Ensure they’re suitable for baking and match your preferred sugar alternative.
Nutrition (Estimate per cookie)
- Calories: 68 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Sugar: 1 g
These sugar-free chocolate chip cookies are perfect for anyone craving a classic cookie without the sugar spike. Soft, chewy, and fully customizable, they’re sure to become a household favorite!