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    Home » Recipes » 100+ Easy Low Carb Desserts

    Published: Apr 26, 2023 · Modified: Sep 23, 2023 by Jennifer Banz· 60 Comments

    Keto Cookie Dough Recipe

    Servings: 6
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    Cals: 220
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    Time: 5 minutes mins
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    This rich keto cookie dough is loaded with chocolate chips and is the perfect recipe for when you have a craving for something sweet. Each generous serving is only 3 net carbs!

    ball of keto cookie dough on a plate

    Edible keto cookie dough

    We all love chocolate chip cookie dough straight out of the bowl when we are making cookies. Who cares about raw eggs!  Am I the only one that eats enough cookie dough while i'm making cookies that is equivalent to about 5 cookies?  I had to make a sugar free and low carb version of Keto Cookie Dough for my cookie loving self...it's one of my favorite Low Carb Desserts!

    This simple recipe only requires 5 simple ingredients that you probably have on hand. You can have keto cookie dough at your fingers tips anytime you want a sweet treat!

    Ingredients

    This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for this keto cookie dough recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For a printable recipe, see the recipe card below.

    6 ounces Cream Cheese, Softened - You can use full fat or reduced fat cream cheese for this recipe. The cream cheese provides the bulk of the keto cookie dough. I know a lot of recipes would use almond flour or coconut flour because that's what is used in keto chocolate chip cookies, but I prefer this as it is a smooth texture instead of a grainy texture from the almond flour.

    5 Tablespoons Butter, Softened - I like to use salted butter. You could also use softened coconut oil or ghee!

    2 Tablespoons Granular Sweetener - A monk fruit and erythritol blend works well. You can also use allulose.

    ½ teaspoons Vanilla extract

    ½ Cup Sugar free Chocolate Chips - When we think of cookie dough, it is usually chocolate chip cookies. I like to use Lily's semi-sweet chocolate chips for this keto chocolate chip cookie dough. You could also use dark chocolate chips.

    How to make keto cookie dough

    This section explains how to make this keto edible cookie dough recipe, step by step. For a full printable recipe, see the recipe card below.

    Step 1: Mix together the cream cheese, butter, sweetener and vanilla in a medium mixing bowl with a mixer.

    Ingredients for keto cookie dough in a bowl

    Step 2: Fold in the chocolate chips with a rubber spatula.

    folding chocolate chips

    Step 3: Transfer to an airtight container and keep refrigerated. You can also portions this recipe into cookie dough balls or fat bombs to make them bite sized so they are easy to grab and go.

    Pro tip:

    • Portion the cookie dough using a cookie scoop or a spoon and place each portion on a lined baking sheet. Flash freeze the keto cookie dough bites for 1 hour, then remove from the baking sheet and place them in an airtight container or a freezer bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw each piece for a few minutes and eat!

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    cookie dough bites on a plate

    Keto Cookie Dough Recipe

    This rich keto cookie dough is loaded with chocolate chips and is the perfect recipe for when you have a craving for something sweet. Each generous serving is only 3 net carbs!
    4.74 from 19 votes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 220
    Author: Jennifer Banz

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    Ingredients

    • 6 ounces Cream Cheese, Softened
    • 5 Tablespoons Butter, Softened
    • 2 Tablespoons sugar free granulated sweetener (see my favorite on Amazon)
    • ½ teaspoons Vanilla extract
    • ½ Cup Sugar free Chocolate Chips

    Instructions

    • Mix together the cream cheese, butter, sweetener and vanilla in a medium bowl with a mixer.
    • Fold in the chocolate chips with a rubber spatula
    • Transfer to an airtight container and keep refrigerated.

    Notes

    For 1 serving (¼ cup): 220 calories / 2.83g protein / 3g carbs / 23g fat
    Servings: 6

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 220

    Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

    Keyword :gluten free, keto cookie dough recipe

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    1. Tammy W says

      April 28, 2023 at 11:28 pm

      Cookie dough is one of my favorite things in the world.
      Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I can not wait to try it - it'll be happening tomorrow for sure! LOL

      Reply
      • Hilda Hamilton says

        May 15, 2023 at 1:33 pm

        5 stars
        Love it my favorite dessert

        Reply
    2. Debbie says

      April 26, 2023 at 5:38 pm

      Love this recipe, Jennifer! Sometimes I will add a small handful of chopped pecans (coarsely chopped) to add a extra little punch. Like you, I also love the smooth texture and that it is not dependent on the almond flour.

      Reply
    3. Peggy says

      April 25, 2023 at 6:43 pm

      I too used a full pkg of cream cheese and added a bit more sweetener and butter. I also toasted some unsweetened coconut and added that into the mixture. A very satisfyingly sweet treat.

      Peggy D.

      Reply
    4. Mary Caldejon says

      April 10, 2023 at 1:47 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve tried a number of keto cookie dough recipes….thrilled to find this one and give it a go! I find that it best replicates original cookie dough. I find others that include coconut or almond flour to be too gritty for my liking. The only thing I tweaked was the amount, …. Since cream cheese typically comes in 8 oz blocks, I found it easier to just use that amount and then add a smidge more of the other ingredients…. I keep in the fridge and when the sweet monster comes knocking, I have an instant “go to” goodie! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe!

      Reply
    5. Annette says

      February 11, 2022 at 9:50 pm

      I made these tonight. Omg, they are so delicious! But, what did you mean by- 1 serving 1/4 cup?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        February 25, 2022 at 8:23 am

        1 serving is equal to 1/4 of a cup

        Reply
    6. Joyce says

      January 11, 2022 at 10:34 am

      4 stars
      I use Kily's Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel chips, and they're incredible! I've also added Lily's dark choc chips into the dough, along with the choc sea salt ones, and that's fabulous, too!

      Reply
    7. Shannon says

      September 09, 2021 at 6:04 pm

      5 stars
      This was just what I needed to satisfy my sweet tooth. Thank you for sharing this. Very easy to make

      Reply
    8. Cami says

      July 28, 2021 at 8:09 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy! Perfect on a hot day after an evening walk!

      Reply
    9. Lou Darrah says

      March 30, 2021 at 11:00 pm

      Delicious. My hand held mixer broke( very inexpensive mixer). I used my food processor. Very creamy and yummy

      Reply
    10. Dani says

      March 14, 2021 at 5:53 pm

      5 stars
      This is delicious? Although I would not compare the taste to cookie dough, but rather to cheesecake. Regardless, it is delicious with strawberries! I was looking for something sweet while on keto and this is so yummy that I have already made another batch!! Thank you! Also, for the sweetener I used Lakanto golden. Yummy!

      Reply
      • Dani says

        March 14, 2021 at 5:54 pm

        5 stars
        Oops that was supposed to be an! After delicious 😉

        Reply
    11. Jenna Beaty says

      March 09, 2021 at 10:26 am

      OMG, your recipes saved my life! I happen to be a 13 year old diabetic who loves sweets!

      Reply
    12. Ryan says

      March 06, 2021 at 6:19 pm

      I used Swerve brown sugar instead of granulated and it had more of a cookie dough flavor. So delicious!!

      Reply
    13. Karena says

      September 06, 2020 at 3:53 pm

      I just want to eat the whole bowl

      Reply
      • Lou Darrah says

        March 30, 2021 at 11:01 pm

        I think eating the entire bowl may be an issue 😋

        Reply
    14. jodi says

      April 16, 2020 at 9:01 pm

      5 stars
      very good and taste amazing!!!!!!!!\

      Reply
    15. Sue says

      February 12, 2020 at 10:38 am

      Absolutely love this recipe. I was never one who craved sweets, until I met my boyfriend. Then we had to have some kind of sweet in the evening. After he passed, I kept that tradition up. Now that I am back to losing weight, this recipe has helped me so much with that sugar craving. Even one spoon full helps.

      Reply
    16. Liza says

      December 18, 2019 at 1:29 am

      5 stars
      Was pleasantly surprised with the cheesecake taste! My favourite keto treat!

      Reply
    17. Kristin says

      July 16, 2019 at 9:18 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is keeping me on track! I have made it twice and love it!!! Thank you! I added a tbs of shredded coconut to my second batch and fewer chips just for something different! This is a fantastic and easy recipe.

      Reply
    18. Heather says

      June 28, 2019 at 5:39 pm

      5 stars
      My daughter and I just made these.... we love them!!!! Thanks for the amazing recipe!

      Reply
    19. FloridaMomof3 says

      June 16, 2019 at 8:55 pm

      4 stars
      Not bad but tastes like cheesecake batter rather than cookie dough

      Reply
    20. bree says

      June 02, 2019 at 7:19 pm

      4 stars
      Been on keto for a week and i love this recipe, rich and hits the spot when the sweet tooth craving hits, i didn't have lily's dark choc chips so i cut up a block of 95% dark chocolate, they came out looking like cookies and cream icecream! tastes like cheesecake truffle. going to add cinnamon next time 🙂 thank you for the great recipe.

      Reply
    21. Nicole says

      May 16, 2019 at 6:32 pm

      Way too good.

      Reply
    22. Dani Walsh says

      May 07, 2019 at 9:48 am

      5 stars
      This has become my favorite keto dessert recipe and a great way to bust sugar cravings! I prefer to make this then let it chill in the fridge over night. The consistency becomes much more dough like! Great job!! ❤️❤️

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        May 08, 2019 at 12:20 pm

        So glad you like the recipe!

        Reply
    23. G says

      April 21, 2019 at 2:38 pm

      Wonderful recipe. Added two tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes... Ups the carbs a little but so Delish!! Thanks for the recipe!!?

      Reply
    24. Neecy says

      April 10, 2019 at 9:57 pm

      Has anyone ever tried making this with coconut flour? If so, how did it taste?

      Reply
    25. Morgan says

      March 06, 2019 at 11:55 pm

      Not bad, but shouldn't be called edible cookie dough when it's nothing like cookie dough. Should be called cheesecake bombs or something

      Reply
    26. Chemaine says

      March 06, 2019 at 9:50 pm

      Would a Monkfruit sweetener work in this recipe?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        March 06, 2019 at 10:38 pm

        yes, that should work

        Reply
    27. Lisa says

      February 10, 2019 at 2:23 pm

      Could you call these fat bombs?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        February 11, 2019 at 2:22 pm

        Sure

        Reply
    28. Melissa says

      January 08, 2019 at 6:59 pm

      When I put this in my fitness pal (even without choc. chips), it says there are 7 carbs. What am I missing since this says it’s only 3?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        January 12, 2019 at 8:58 am

        my fitness pal doesn't deduct erythritol from the carbs which is the sugar alcohol.

        Reply
    29. Michelle Corona says

      December 05, 2018 at 9:36 am

      5 stars
      Made this last night! Omg good. It last like cheese cake cookie batter. I’ll be honest it’s not exactly like cookie dough, but how could it. It doesn’t have the gritty sugar and flour. I consider my self a pick person on low carb diet and this recipe did the trick for me. No funny after taste... just sweet goodness. Taste even better the next day. Definitely making again. Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
    30. Barbara says

      October 24, 2018 at 1:20 am

      3 stars
      Not sure if I would call it a cookie dough when it comes to texture. Doesn't taste bad just doesn't have a dough-like consistency.

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        October 24, 2018 at 1:01 pm

        Dough=flour which of is not low carb. sometimes we have to make sacrifices in texture for low carb

        Reply
        • badgrgrrl says

          November 27, 2018 at 2:48 am

          I'm sensitive to texture and I won't eat shirataki or substitute cauliflower for "rice" or "pasta". If there's a way to make this taste AND feel like cookie dough, I'm listening. If it doesn't have the texture, there's no real point; I'll keep looking for something that is dough-like, not just sweetened paste.

        • jenniferbanz says

          November 27, 2018 at 8:08 am

          Then I guess this recipe isn't for you. You will have a tough time finding something with the same texture, as that texture comes from white flour. I miss it, too.

    31. Cailyn says

      October 18, 2018 at 11:03 pm

      Made it without the chocolate chips bc I’m weird and always want the sweet soft batter without the hard chocolate chips lol. SUPER SWEET. One could even do one tbsp of stevia and be fine, or take out the vanilla extract. However, I softened my butter and cream cheese (it didn’t begin to melt) and after mixing everything in it turned to an ugly lumpy mush... Still tasted great though(: Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        October 19, 2018 at 4:50 pm

        Did you use swerve or stevia? If you use stevia you would need much less.

        Reply
        • Shannon says

          December 14, 2018 at 2:22 pm

          I am making this tomorrow. If I use stevia how much should I use? I just have stevia packets. Thanks so much!

        • jenniferbanz says

          December 14, 2018 at 4:45 pm

          I am not sure about the stevia. I would add one packet at a time and adjust

    32. Sabrina Khoury says

      September 11, 2018 at 12:17 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this! I love it, it tastes like cheesecake. Thank you soooo much!

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        September 12, 2018 at 9:25 am

        So glad you liked it!

        Reply
    33. Nan says

      August 24, 2018 at 10:30 pm

      Bake?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        August 25, 2018 at 8:23 am

        This is a no bake recipe

        Reply
    34. Angel says

      August 19, 2018 at 3:19 pm

      Can you use Splenda?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        August 20, 2018 at 4:24 pm

        yes

        Reply
    35. Cassidy says

      June 15, 2018 at 3:02 pm

      Can I use regular sugar instead of swerve?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        June 18, 2018 at 1:29 pm

        Sure! It just wouldn't be low carb

        Reply
    36. Danielle Freeman says

      May 22, 2018 at 6:00 pm

      I used splenda brown sugar and OMG amazing. More like cheese cake though.

      Reply
      • Sandy says

        January 08, 2020 at 2:34 pm

        Whats the carb count minus chocolate chips?

        Reply
    37. Katie says

      April 29, 2018 at 4:20 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe so simple and tastes amazing!! It reminds me of chocolate chip cheesecake. I am so happy I found something to satisfy my sweet tooth and is low in carbs ?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        April 30, 2018 at 10:23 am

        So glad you liked it!

        Reply
    38. Dan and Am says

      April 21, 2018 at 2:10 pm

      Definitely going to be trying this. We're going to be making some keto cookies this weekend. This seems pretty simple to just sit and enjoy

      Reply
    39. Molly Kumar says

      March 02, 2018 at 11:32 am

      5 stars
      Oh My Goodness - This looks sooooo yummm!! I'm 100% sure if I make them, they'll disappear in an instant 🙂 Definitely pinning this for a movie night snack

      Reply
    40. Nancy Buchanan says

      March 02, 2018 at 10:20 am

      Oh, my goodness... I don't think I should have read this post because now all I want is (a) to gobble this down and (b) run to the kitchen and make this asap!!!

      Reply

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