Keto Cinnamon Roll Chocolate Chip (Print Version)

Soft chewy keto treats with cinnamon swirl and chocolate chips. Low-carb and gluten-free.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups blanched almond flour
02 - 1/4 cup coconut flour
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1/2 cup granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

10 - 1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped pecans (optional)

→ Cinnamon Swirl

12 - 2 tablespoons melted butter
13 - 1 tablespoon granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
14 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix melted butter and sweetener until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until combined.
04 - Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms. Fold in chocolate chips and pecans if using.
05 - In a small bowl, combine melted butter, sweetener, and cinnamon for the swirl mixture.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle each cookie with cinnamon swirl mixture, then use a toothpick to gently swirl it into the top.
07 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are just set.
08 - Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get that warm, cozy cinnamon roll experience in a portable cookie form that is impossible to stop eating
  • These cookies prove that keto baking can rival traditional treats in texture and flavor
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  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the melted butter from seizing when mixed with the egg
  • The cookies continue baking on the hot sheet, so pulling them out when centers look slightly soft is crucial
03 -
  • Weigh your almond flour for consistent results, as cup measurements can vary wildly between brands
  • If your dough feels too sticky to handle, chill it for 15 minutes before scooping