These Classic Peanut Butter Cookies got a “Better-For-You” make over! These are the best sugar free cookies made keto, gluten free, sugar-free, and low carb and they are so easy to make!
Keto Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies (Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, Low-Carb)
These classic peanut butter cookies got a better-for-you makeover! Soft, chewy, and perfectly sweet with a rich chocolate center, these Keto Peanut Butter Blossoms are the perfect holiday cookie platter addition.
They’re low-carb, sugar-free, gluten-free, and absolutely delicious — the kind of free peanut butter cookies you’ll be proud to serve at any gathering.
The Story Behind Peanut Butter Blossom Recipe
The original recipe for peanut butter blossom cookies dates back to 1957, when Freda Smith entered her recipe—then called “Black-Eyed Susans”—into a Pillsbury Bake-Off. Pillsbury later renamed them Peanut Butter Blossoms, and they became one of the most loved holiday favorites of all time.
Traditionally made with a Hershey’s Chocolate Kisses pressed into the center of each cookie, this classic recipe has been transformed into a low-carb version with the same nostalgic flavor and chocolate filling—just without all the added sugar.
Carbs in a traditional peanut butter blossom cookie with a Hershey’s kiss on top has 20 grams of carbs according to the Cronometer app. Much too high for anyone on a keto diet as that is about how many carbs you eat in one day one a ketogenic diet.
Why You’ll Love These Keto Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe
If you’ve been searching for keto cookie recipes that actually taste like the real deal, this is it! These cookies check all the boxes:
- Sweetened with low-carb sweeteners like monk fruit or allulose instead of brown sugar or sugar alcohols that can spike cravings.
- A gluten-free peanut butter blossoms recipe that’s grain-free, easy to make, and perfect for the holiday season.
- Just 3g net carbs per cookie, making them ideal for a low-carb diet or keto lifestyle.
- Using Lily’s baking chocolate chips are delicious and melt really well. I typically use milk chocolate chips but if you prefer dark chocolate chip that will work too.
You’ll love how these cookies bring back the nostalgia of your favorite peanut butter kiss cookies, but with none of the guilt!
Tips for Success
- Use natural peanut butter for the best texture and to avoid added sugar.
- You could add a combination of almond flour and coconut flour but just the peanut butter alone gives a soft, chewy texture without using wheat flour like the traditional cookie.
- Avoid over baking — they continue to set as they cool.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze for up to a month.
These cookies also make wonderful holiday cookie platter additions or gifts in cute tins for teachers and friends!
Storing and Freezing
Once cooled, store in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag. You can freeze cookies for at least a month. Just thaw at room temperature before serving — they’ll still taste freshly baked!
You can even freeze the dough and bake fresh cookie balls whenever you need a sweet treat.
Low Carb Sweeteners
If you’re not a fan of the low-carb sweeteners I use, swap in your favorite low-carb version like Sukrin Gold, monk fruit sweetener, or erythritol blend.
Use my Low Carb Sweetener Conversion Chart to find the right ratio. Avoid added sugar or brown sugar if you want to keep your cookies keto.
MORE KETO COOKIE RECIPES
I can’t think of another sugar free cookie that is more loved than this one, at least not among my extended family and friends.
They honestly will never even realize these are sugar-free when they taste them and you’ll be amazed at how less stressed you feel once you’ve made a batch ahead of the holiday rush.
Each one fits beautifully into a low carb keto diet, making your holiday season extra sweet — without the sugar!
Here are more keto cookie recipes you might like:
KETO PEANUT BUTTER BLOSSOMS
Whether you’re making a next batch for your holiday cookie platter or a low-carb version to enjoy with your coffee, these keto peanut butter blossoms will be your new favorite keto Christmas cookies.
Sugar Free Low Carb Keto Peanut Butter Blossoms
Sugar Free Low Carb Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
This better-for-you classic recipe brings together everything you love about peanut butter blossom cookies — creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, and melt-in-your-mouth texture — but made completely sugar-free and keto-friendly.
Servings: 20 cookies
Calories: 134kcal
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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In a microwavable bowl or in a small bowl set over simmering water, melt the butter and peanut butter together. Stir until smooth.
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Stir in the vanilla extract, stevia, and sweetener until smooth.
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Mix in the egg and stir until smooth.
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Use a tablespoon to measure out 20 cookies and place them onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
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Use a rounded 1/4 teaspoon and push the bottom of the teaspoon in the center of each cookie.
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Bake for 10 minutes.
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Remove from oven and use the teaspoon again to the center of each cookie.
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Allow to cool completely.
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Once cooled, melt keto chocolate chips and butter together, stir until smooth. Mine took 1 minute in microwave.
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Spoon melted chocolate into the center of each cookie. Allow to set or refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Enjoy!
This recipe was first published in November 2016.
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 3mg | Vitamin A: 120IU | Calcium: 2mg