The Best Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe (2024)

The Best Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookies, a delicious recipe for homemade cookies made without added sugar. With keto option.

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The Best Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookies is something that is always on my mind.

This recipe for sugar free chocolate chip cookies is based upon that standard chocolate chip cookie recipes that contain sugar.

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The Best Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookies


This recipe is for those of us who love our cookies but, not all of the sugar that can come with them.
Luckily, we can have our cookies and eat them too while we avoid sugar.

Did you try my recipe for Sugar Free Soft Chocolate Chunk Cookies?

That sugar free chocolate chip recipe is really for those of us who especially enjoy a soft cookie,
This recipe for sugar free chocolate chip cookies is more of a basic or standard chocolate chip cookie that happens to have no added sugar in it.

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This recipe is especially for anyone asking is there sugar free chocolate chips.

I must say that since posting this recipe years ago, there has been kind of an explosion in sugar free, or even keto, baking. Unlike today, one time there was just one kind of sugar free chocolate chip available.

There are many kinds of sugar free chocolate chips to choose from!

I suggest using a chocolate chip that contains the sugar alternative that you prefer most.
Also, that chocolate chip should be suitable for baking with as well.

People always ask, what makes a cookies soft or crispy.

I have got to say, sometimes you want a soft cookie and sometimes you simply want a crispy cookie. This cookie is somewhere in the middle since it is a basic recipe.

What you should know is that not using sugar can alter this sugar free cookie.

Sugar allows a cookie to hold on to moisture and sugar alternatives just do not have this chemical makeup. As a result, we need to make adjustments when baking sugar free cookies.

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Here are some tips for baking chocolate chip cookies.

I just mentioned that sugar and sugar alternatives may taste alike but, their chemical makeup is different. As a result of this, adjustments may need to be made depending on the ingredients that are added to these cookies.

Here are some more helpful tips for you.

  1. Obviously, this recipe call for using ingredients that are sugar alternatives. Please make sure that the sugar alternatives that you use in this recipe measure 1:1 with sugar or brown sugar and that they can be baked with.
  2. Make this chocolate chip cookie recipe gluten free by using gluten free flour instead of regular flour. Please check the label on the packaging to assure that the gluten free flour does measure 1:1 with all purpose flour. Also, check the label to see if a binder will be needed.
  3. Or, you can make this recipe low carb by using low carb Carbalose flour (not the baking mix!). Lastly, you can make this 'keto friendly' by using a keto friendly flour.. Please read all labels to make sure that your choice of flour measures 1:1 with AP flour and if a binder will be needed.

You may be asking, are sugar free chocolate chip cookies keto friendly.

Like anything else you could bake, yes, if you use keto friendly ingredients.
This include keto chocolate chips, keto sugar alternatives, and keto flour.

Here are some similar recipes that you may also like.

  • Sugar Free Lemon Bundt Cake
  • Easy No Bake Sugar Free Chocolate Cookies.
  • Sugar Free Brownie Crackers.
  • 3 Ingredient Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cookies.
  • Low Carb Pizza Rolls.
  • Sugar Free and Flour Free Chocolate Chip Cookies.
  • 'Magnolia Style' Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookies.
  • Sugar Free Chocolate Espresso Mug Cake.

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I mentioned above that for this cookie recipe to be successful, please make sure that the sugar alternatives that you use in this recipe measure 1:1 with sugar or brown sugar. Also, real the label on those alternatives to assure that they can be baked with.

Also mentioned, this recipe can be adjusted for keto low carb or gluten free cookies.

To make this recipe low carb try a low carb flour alternative such as Carbalose flour (not the baking mix!). Lastly, you can make this 'keto friendly' by using a keto friendly flour.. Please read all labels to make sure that your choice of flour measures 1:1 with AP flour and if a binder will be needed.

The ingredients needed to make sugar free chocolate chip cookies.

How to make The Best Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • Start by preheating your oven to 350 and prepping a cookie sheet for nonstick (I use parchment paper for an easy clean up).
  • In a medium sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Set this bowl aside.
  • Next, in a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and the sugar alternatives. I use a paddle attachment and scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • For the next step we are going to add the dry ingredients from the first bowl to the ingredients in the second bowl. To do so, add half of the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl, stir gently and then add the remaining ingredients and stir gently again. Then add the eggs and the vanilla extract. Mix these ingredient until just blended, do not overmix!
  • Lastly, fold in the chocolate chips. Bake your cookies for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to brown. Larger cookies will most likely take longer than smaller cookies to bake. Also, some folks prefer their cookies baked longer than others.

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The Best Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

The Best Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookies, a delicious recipe for homemade cookies made without added sugar. With keto option.

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time12 minutes mins

Total Time32 minutes mins

Course: cookies, Dessert

Cuisine: American

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Servings: 36 cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups Flour -see post for alternatives for low carb or gluten free
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 17 tbsp Butter -softened to room temp
  • 1 cup Splenda -see post for alternatives, use a granular sugar alternative that measures 1:1 with sugar and can be baked with.
  • ½ cup Surkin Gold -see post for alternatives, use a brown sugar alternative that is granular, can be baked with, and measures 1:1 with sugar.
  • 2 Eggs - room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Sugar Free Chocolate Chips - see post for details

TIP: Use a sugar alternative that measures 1:1 with sugar for best results!

Instructions

  • Start by preheating your oven to 350 and prepping a cookie sheet for nonstick.

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  • In a medium sized mixing bowl, use a fork or a whisk to mix together the flour and baking soda. Set this bowl aside. Next, in a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and the sugar alternatives (white and brown alternatives).

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  • Stir in the dry ingredients from the medium mixing bowl (flour and baking soda) until just blended Then stir in the eggs and the vanilla extract. Do not over mix. Then fold in the chocolate chips.

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  • Bake your cookies for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to brown. Then allow them to cool on a baking rack.

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Recipe Notes

As mentioned, to make this recipe you should use a granular sugar alternative that measures 1:1 with regular sugar in order to keep your ingredient volume intact.

You could also make this chocolate chip cookie low in carbs or gluten free by using other substitutions.
Make this chocolate chip cookie recipe gluten free by using gluten free flour instead of regular flour. Or, you can make this recipe low carb by using low carb Carbalose flour. Lastly, you can make this 'keto friendly' by using a keto friendly flour.

Also mentioned above, you can find sugar free chocolate chips online. Also, there have been many kinds of brown sugar alternatives alternatives online.

Please read the labels on all ingredients that you add to this recipe to make sure that they do measure 1:1 with the ingredient that you are replacing, that they can be baked with, and if there are any other adjustments that need to be made.

*Please check the nutritional labels to assure that you are sticking to your diet restrictions for any substitutions used.

- see post for alternatives
Please see recipe post for further details on this recipe.
Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.

most recently updated:

August 9, 2019

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Nutrition

Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 144IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg

Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!

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FAQs

Are sugar free cookies really sugar free? ›

"Sugar free, according to the FDA, means that one serving of food has less than a half a gram of added or naturally occurring sugar. Naturally occurring sugar could be something that's normally in the food. For instance, it could be fructose in fruit or lactose in milk," says Maples.

What happens if you don't put sugar in cookies? ›

When you decrease the sugar in a cookie recipe, you won't just get a result that's less sweet. You'll get cookies that are harder, drier, crumblier, and spread far less. It was also interesting to note that decreasing the sugar also yielded 1 less cookie dough ball.

What is the secret to making the best cookies? ›

The key is to always use top-quality ingredients as they'll result in a better cookie; it really is that simple.
  1. Always use butter.
  2. Choose the right sugar.
  3. Choose the right flour.
  4. Check your flour is in date.
  5. Choose the right kind of chocolate.
  6. Cream the butter and sugar.
  7. Beat in the eggs.
  8. Fold in the flour.

Can diabetics eat zero sugar cookies? ›

Sugar-free cookies sweetened with stevia, monk fruit or erythritol and made with whole ingredients like almond flour, millets, coconut flour or flax meal are superior options for diabetics. They provide fiber, protein and good fats to balance out the carbohydrates.

Is Honey OK for diabetic? ›

Used sparingly, honey can be part of a healthy, balanced diet for people living with diabetes. But it's good practice to get into the habit of limiting honey and any added sugar as much as possible. More than focussing on an individual ingredient, think about what you eat for each meal as a whole.

Can type 2 diabetics eat chocolate chip cookies? ›

According to the American Diabetes Association, people with diabetes can still have sweets, chocolate, or other sugary foods as long they are eaten as part of a healthful meal plan or combined with exercise. They consider a healthful meal plan to: have limited saturated fat. contain moderate amounts of salt and sugar.

Are sugar-free good for diabetics? ›

While they may reduce the caloric intake, per se they may not have any beneficial effects on control of diabetes because they may themselves alter the insulin sensitivity. In addition they may have other safety concerns like cancer.

What is the difference between zero sugar and sugar-free? ›

Sugar free does not necessarily mean zero sugar. There is an underlying difference in all the terms used above. As per the FDA, Sugar-Free is food with less than 0.5 grams of natural or added sugar. 'No Added Sugar' means there is no manual addition of sugar in the packaged food.

What happens if you don't put enough butter in sugar cookies? ›

Adding too little butter can cause the cookies to be tough and crumbly. You should use unsalted butter to control the salt content, but if you only have salted on hand, reduce the amount of added salt accordingly. Sugar sweetens the cookies and makes them an enticing golden brown.

What does egg do in cookies? ›

Eggs promote puffiness and spreading in cookies, while also holding the cookie together during baking. The height and texture of the final product is determined by how much egg is incorporated into the batter. Substituting ingredients can make or break a recipe.

What is the best sugar for cookies? ›

In that role, white sugar aerates the dough when creamed with butter for thick and puffy cookies. Brown sugar, meanwhile, is dense and compacts easily, creating fewer air pockets during creaming—that means that there's less opportunity to entrap gas, creating cookies that rise less and spread more.

What not to do when making cookies? ›

Common Cookie Baking Mistakes:
  1. Cookies not baking evenly.
  2. Overcrowding the pan.
  3. Not chilling the dough.
  4. Using wrong flour.
  5. Too much butter softening.
  6. Using stale baking powder or baking soda.
  7. Overworked the dough.
  8. Measuring ingredients incorrectly.
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What makes cookies taste better? ›

Adding granulated sugar to the top of your cookies before baking them results in a sweet and crispy batch of cookies. Sprinkle the sugar over your dough balls, lightly pressing the granules into the dough.

Do you flatten chocolate chip cookies before baking? ›

Just before the dough goes in the oven, I take each ball of dough, and flatten it slightly. I then press chunks of chopped chocolate onto the top. You can add some of the chocolate dust from chopping too. Then I squeeze it back into a ball, and place it on the baking sheet.

What sweet treats can diabetics eat? ›

Examples of some diabetes-friendly desserts include:
  • granola (with no sugar added) and fresh fruit.
  • trail mix with nuts, seeds, roasted pepitas, and dried cranberries.
  • graham crackers with nut butter.
  • angel food cake.
  • chia seed pudding.
  • low sugar avocado mousse.
  • frozen yogurt bites made with plain Greek yogurt and berries.

Are Oreos diabetic friendly? ›

Lisa Andrews, M. Ed., R.D., L.D. Owner Sound Bites Nutrition, LLC calls out Oreos as particularly problematic since they're high in sugar and fat and people can't seem to eat just a few.

Are graham crackers healthy for diabetics? ›

Are graham crackers a healthy snack for diabetes? People with diabetes can certainly enjoy graham crackers, keeping in mind that one serving contains about 22 grams of total carbs and 6–8 grams of total sugar. Stick to one serving for a snack and pair with foods high in fiber and protein for balance.

How can I satisfy my diabetic sweet tooth? ›

Eat fresh fruit: Fruits such as apples, pears, and papaya are naturally sweet but also contain complex carbs and soluble fiber, which can satisfy your sweet tooth without wreaking havoc on your blood sugar.

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