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These chewy Keto Cappuccino Cookies have espresso, cinnamon, and white chocolate chips for an extra delicious treat. This post is sponsored by ChocZero.
If you know me, you know I love coffee and I love dessert. So why wouldn’t I combine those two loves into one fabulous keto cookie recipe?
I have so many recipes that pay homage to the coffee-dessert theme, like the classic Keto Tiramisu and No Churn Keto Coffee Ice Cream. But I love finding new ways to add my favorite beverage to sweet treats.
And these Keto Cappuccino Cookies are the result of such experiments. They are chewy, sweet, and full of espresso, cinnamon, and white chocolate. I don’t know how you can go wrong with that combination!
Why you will love these cookies
Some cookies should be crisp and some cookies should be soft and chewy. These Cappuccino Cookies definitely fall on the soft and chewy side. They are actually modeled after my Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies, with a flavor twist.
Of course, I reached for the ChocZero white chocolate chips when making them! They really have the perfect flavor to complement the espresso in these cookies. You may notice that they have new packaging and larger sized bags. They are resealable and keep your baking chips fresher for longer.
I like to make bigger cookies so just one is a serving, but you can easily make them smaller as well. Just remember to bake them for a few minutes less. And if you’re really feeling lazy, feel free to press them into an 8×8 inch pan and bake them like keto blondies!
And these cookies have only 2.7g net carbs per serving. So you can enjoy your sweet treat with no guilt!
Ingredients you need
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- Almond flour: Almond flour makes much better cookies than coconut flour. However, if you wish to be nut-free, you can try an alternative like sunflower seed flour. You will need to add a tablespoon of lemon juice to offset the green reaction.
- Sweetener: A brown sugar replacement adds the best flavor. Try my homemade version!
- Espresso powder: I really like the espresso powder from King Arthur Baking. You can also use Starbucks Via Packs, and the decaf packets works well if you don’t want the added caffeine.
- Cinnamon: A classic cappuccino has cinnamon sprinkled on top, so I added a little to the cookie dough.
- White chocolate chips: I used the sugar-free white chips from ChocZero. Use my link and you will automatically get 10% off!
- Baking staples: Baking soda, salt, egg, butter, vanilla extract
Step by Step Directions
1. Whisk the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, brown sugar substitute, espresso powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
2. Add the wet ingredients: Stir in the egg, butter, and vanilla extract until the dough comes together. Stir in half of the white chocolate chips, if using. Roll into 1 ½ inch balls.
3. Form the cookies: Press the balls down to about ¾ inch thick with the palm of your hand. Don’t press down too much as these cookies will spread a bit on their own.
4. Bake the cookies: Bake 15 to 18 minutes, until puffed and golden brown around the edges. They will still be very soft.
5. Add more white chocolate: Remove from the oven and press the remaining white chocolate chips into the tops of the cookies. Let cool completely on the pan.
Expert Tips
Keep in mind that because of the darker cookie dough, it can be a bit hard to tell when these are done. Err on the side of under-baking, so they stay soft and chewy. They will be very soft when you take them out of the oven.
Keto white chocolate chips don’t melt well during baking. Trust me, I have tried every single brand and they all have a tendency to disappear. So I like to only put about half the chips in the dough before baking. The rest I push into the tops right when the cookies come out of the oven.
Sweetener Options
As with many cookies, erythritol-based sweeteners will give you the best results. Allulose tends to make them darken too quickly and become almost burned. The new formula of Swerve Brown should work well enough, since it only contains a small amount of allulose.
If you are looking to cut back on erythritol, I recommend using ⅓ to ½ cup and increasing the sweetness with some stevia or monk fruit extract.
Frequently Asked Questions
Espresso powder differs from instant coffee in that it is much finer and powdery and it has a more intense flavor. Instant coffee is more granular and is usually made by freeze drying a coffee concentrate. Both can be used in baking but you will need more instant coffee to get the same amount of flavor.
Each cookie has 5.3g of carbs and 2.6g of fiber. That means each cookie has 2.7g net carbs.
Store the cookies in a covered container on the counter for up to 5 days or in the fridge for up to 10 days. They can also be frozen for several months.
Keto Cappuccino Cookie Recipe
These chewy Keto Cappuccino Cookies have espresso, cinnamon, and white chocolate chips for an extra delicious treat.
Servings: 16
Calories: 156kcal
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325ºF and line a large baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. (Use 2 baking sheets if yours are small, don’t crowd the cookies).
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In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, brown sugar substitute, espresso powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
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Stir in the egg, butter, and vanilla extract until the dough comes together. Stir in half of the white chocolate chips, if using. Roll into 1 ½ inch balls.
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Press the balls down to about ¾ inch thick with the palm of your hand. Don’t press down too much as these cookies will spread a bit on their own.
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Bake 15 to 18 minutes, until puffed and golden brown around the edges. They will still be very soft. Remove from the oven and press the remaining white chocolate chips into the tops of the cookies
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Let cool completely on the pan.
Notes
Storage Information: Store the cookies in a covered container on the counter for up to 5 days or in the fridge for up to 10 days. They can also be frozen for several months.
Nutrition Facts
Keto Cappuccino Cookie Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 cookie)
Calories 156
Calories from Fat 128
% Daily Value*
Fat 14.2g22%
Carbohydrates 5.3g2%
Fiber 2.6g10%
Protein 3.5g7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
