Low-Carb Peanut Butter Cookies

Here’s a simple, delicious low-carb peanut butter cookie recipe that’s easy to make and keeps carbs minimal. These are perfect for keto or low-carb diets. 🍪

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Low-Carb Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients (makes ~12 cookies)

• 1 cup natural peanut butter (unsweetened, unsalted) 🥜

• ½ cup erythritol or your favorite low-carb sweetener

• 1 large egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Optional: pinch of salt (if peanut butter is unsalted)

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Instructions

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

2. In a bowl, mix peanut butter, sweetener, egg, and vanilla until smooth.

3. Scoop dough into 1–2 tbsp portions and roll into balls. Place on the sheet about 2 inches apart.

4. Flatten each ball with a fork in a crisscross pattern.

5. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.

6. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes (they firm up as they cool).

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Macros (approx. per cookie, if 12 cookies)

• Calories: ~120

• Fat: 10 g

• Carbs: 3 g

• Fiber: 1 g

• Net carbs: ~2 g

• Protein: 5 g

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Tips

• Use natural peanut butter—no sugar added.

• Add chopped nuts or sugar-free chocolate chips for variety.

• Don’t overbake; they dry out fast.

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If you want, I can also give you a super-soft, chewy low-carb version that’s even closer to traditional cookies. Would you like me to do that?