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.

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  • Easy No Bake Sugar Free Chocolate Cookies.
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  • 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

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.

Are sugar free cookies really sugar free? ›

Some other terms you might see that also mean sugar-free are "free of sugar," "no sugar," or "zero sugar." But these foods can still contain artificial sweeteners, like Splenda or NutraSweet, and sugar alcohols, like mannitol or sorbitol.

What does less sugar do to a cookie? ›

The lower the sugar, the less cookies spread, the drier/more crumbly they are. Cookies with less sugar taste less sweet, of course. But beyond that, their flavor also becomes flat; sugar is a flavor enhancer much like salt is.

What is a good sugar substitute for baking? ›

  • Natural Sweeteners. Our top picks from GOOD GOOD, sweet leaf stevia drops and Sweet Like Sugar Granulated alternate sugars, blend the authentic sweetness of stevia and erythritol in every baking pan. ...
  • Mashed Bananas. ...
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  • Molasses.
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Is peanut butter good for diabetics? ›

Peanut butter contains essential nutrients, and it can be part of a healthful diet when a person has diabetes. However, it is important to eat it in moderation, as it contains a lot of calories. People should also make sure their brand of peanut butter is not high in added sugar, salt, or fat.

Do sugar-free cookies spike blood sugar? ›

Sugar substitutes don't affect your blood sugar level. In fact, most artificial sweeteners are considered "free foods." Free foods contain less than 20 calories and 5 grams or less of carbohydrates, and they don't count as calories or carbohydrates on a diabetes exchange.

Can diabetics eat bananas? ›

A person with diabetes can enjoy bananas in moderation as part of a balanced diet. The vitamin, mineral, and fiber content of bananas may even offer health benefits for people with diabetes, as long as an individual does not eat excessive portions.

Can diabetics eat M&Ms? ›

Bottom line. Yes, children and adults with diabetes can and do eat candy. The key is moderation and making sure to track the number of carbohydrates and calories eaten. Sugar-free candies can be better for blood sugar levels, but they still contain carbs and calories.

Can a diabetic person eat sugar-free cookies? ›

Myth 1: You need special foods if you have diabetes

Foods like chocolate, cakes and biscuits marketed towards people with diabetes may be sugar-free, but this doesn't make them a good choice. They are often still high in saturated fat and calories and the sweetener used can have a laxative effect if too much is eaten.

What does vanilla extract do in baking? ›

Vanilla extract and how important is it for the baking process. The primary purpose of vanilla extract is to add flavour to baked goods. Lacking it, baked goods tend to have a bland and boring taste. Vanilla extract can also contribute moisture to create a soft and fluffy texture.

What happens if you forget to add brown sugar to cookies? ›

What happens when you bake without brown sugar? To be succinct, the resulting baked good could be slightly drier or more crisp. Without the excess moisture from the molasses in the brown sugar, the final cookie won't be as chewy and the final bread might be drier.

Do you have to add sugar to cookies? ›

Sugar. It's an integral ingredient in just about every cookie recipe, and understanding its real power is the key to becoming a true cookie master.

How important is sugar in cookies? ›

Sugar creates texture

Sugar easily binds with water, which accomplishes two main things. 1) It locks in moisture, keeping your baked goods from drying out; and 2) It inhibits the development of gluten which keeps your cookies, cakes and sweet breads softer. Variances in sugar type will create different outcomes here.

Can I skip sugar in baking? ›

In some baking, such as quick breads and cake, sugar is an essential ingredient for providing the right moisture and texture. The chemistry of sugar attracts water molecules, so cutting it out can make your baked goods too tough and dry.

Why is sugar important in cookies? ›

Sucrose is the most important sugar in cookie making. It delivers sweetness, influences the structural and textural properties of cookies, and is presumed to incorporate air into the fat during cookie dough preparation.

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