Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 24
Looking for the ultimate low-carb cookie that’s rich, creamy, and satisfies your sweet cravings without breaking your carb limit? These keto cream cheese cookies are soft, moist, and incredibly delicious. Made with simple ingredients like coconut flour and cream cheese, they offer a satisfying texture with only 0.8g net carbs per serving.
This recipe is not only easy to follow but also fits perfectly into a ketogenic diet. Whether you're meal prepping for the week or just want a quick sweet fix, these cookies are your go-to keto dessert.
Why Choose Cream Cheese for Keto Baking?
Cream cheese is a keto staple, and for good reason. A 1-ounce serving of full-fat cream cheese contains less than 1g of carbs and is high in fat, making it ideal for maintaining ketosis. It also adds a rich, creamy flavor and soft texture to baked goods (USDA source).
Combined with coconut flour—known for being low in carbs and high in fiber—these cookies are nutritionally dense and help promote satiety. Coconut flour contains about 6g of net carbs per 1/4 cup, much lower than traditional wheat flour.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces butter, melted
- 2 ounces full-fat cream cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 ounce coconut flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp liquid stevia extract
- ½ tsp xanthan gum
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, blend the melted butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, baking powder, xanthan gum, and baking soda.
- In a third bowl, beat the egg, vanilla extract, and liquid stevia together.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter-cream cheese mixture.
- Stir in the egg mixture and combine everything until a soft dough forms.
- Drop small spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool before serving for best texture.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 51
- Fat: 5g
- Total Carbs: 0.8g
- Protein: 0.7g
Keto Diet and Sugar Substitutes
Using liquid stevia helps eliminate sugar from this recipe without adding carbs or calories. Stevia is a plant-based sweetener with zero glycemic impact, making it perfect for keto and diabetic-friendly recipes (NCBI study).
Xanthan gum is used here as a gluten-free binding agent. It helps hold the cookies together and improves texture without adding carbs.
Tips for Best Results
- Let the cookies cool completely to firm up before storing or serving.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer shelf life.
- Add a touch of lemon zest or cinnamon for a flavor twist!