Keto Flourless Fudge Cookies: Rich Low-Carb Dessert (Print Version)
Keto Flourless Fudge Cookies offer a rich, chocolatey, and low-carb treat. Enjoy these soft, chewy, and guilt-free fudge cookies anytime.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 18 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Diabetic-Friendly
# Ingredients:
→ The Fudgy Foundation
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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3/4 cup granulated erythritol (or preferred keto sweetener blend)
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2 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup unsweetened almond butter
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1 tbsp MCT oil or refined coconut oil
→ Flavor & Structure Boosters
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp espresso powder (optional, enhances chocolate flavor)
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp sea salt
→ Chocolatey Embellishments
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1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips
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Pinch of flaky sea salt, for topping
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. This preparation ensures your Keto Flourless Fudge Cookies | Rich & Low-Carb Dessert bake evenly and don't stick, making cleanup a breeze.
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In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 2 oz softened full-fat cream cheese, 1/4 cup unsweetened almond butter, and 1 tbsp MCT oil until smooth and well combined.
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Beat in 3/4 cup granulated erythritol and 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder until well combined and no dry streaks remain. The mixture will be thick and fudgy, forming the rich base for your Keto Flourless Fudge Cookies | Rich & Low-Carb Dessert.
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Mix in 1 large egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp espresso powder (optional), 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp sea salt. Beat until just combined, being careful not to overmix the batter.
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Gently fold in 1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips into the cookie dough. Distribute them evenly throughout the rich, fudgy batter. This adds extra pockets of melted chocolate to your Keto Flourless Fudge Cookies | Rich & Low-Carb Dessert.
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Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look soft.
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Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. While warm, sprinkle with a pinch of flaky sea salt for an extra touch of flavor.
# Notes:
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Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
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Adjust the amount of erythritol to your preferred sweetness level. If using a different keto sweetener blend, check its conversion ratio.
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For an even fudgier cookie, slightly underbake them so the centers remain very soft. They will firm up as they cool.
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Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a Mexican hot chocolate twist, or a few drops of peppermint extract for a festive flavor.
# Tools You'll Need:
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Large mixing bowl
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Small mixing bowl
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Whisk
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Rubber spatula
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Baking sheet
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Parchment paper
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Cookie scoop
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Measuring cups
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Measuring spoons
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 119 kcal
Total Fat: 11 g
Total Carbohydrate: 5 g
Protein: 2 g