If you like chocolate with chocolate then you will probably really like this recipe for Sugar Free Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies.
This is especially true if you are wanting to not have a lot of sugar in that great tasting cookie!
Sugar Free Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is that chocolate cookie that is all about chocolate.
I like that this cookie does not have a bunch of sugar in it.
This chocolate chip cookie recipe is probably just as good as my recipe for the best Chocolate Chip Cookies.
However, this cookie has that added touch of chocolate in it. Both cookie recipe are good and both do not have sugar added to them.
This is a soft cookie and here is how to keep them soft.
I suppose that I should say that if you are a fan of the hard cookie, you should probably pass up this paragraph. Having said that, both options for cookies are good ones too.
Here is how to make this cookie nice and soft when you bite into it.
Substitute margarine or a butter flavored shortening for half of the butter in this recipe to make these cookies soft. Then, store them in an air tight container with a slice of bread to keep your cookies soft. I'll share a few more tips in a moment.
Making a great tasting cookie such as this one involves using some great tasting ingredients.
Some of these ingredients you may not have on hand at the moment. Unsweetened cocoa powder can easily be found online. Also, you will need sugar free chocolate chips, which you can find here.
To make this low carb, use a low carb all purpose flour.
Also, to make this keto use a keto all purpose flour.
Lastly, to make this recipe gluten free, use an all purpose gluten free flour.
Also, if you are using Almond flour, please add an additional egg to the batter to aid in the binding process. I suggest anyone using any of the all purpose flour alternatives check the packaging to see if an additional egg or other binder for gluten free baking is needed as well.
Here are some more tips about how to make a soft and chewy cookies.
Making and keeping a cookie soft and chewy is all about the moisture within the cookie.
- I mentioned above that subbing in half of the butter with margarine or shortening and storing the cookies in an air tight container with a slice of bread will help make these cookies soft and chewy.
- Add a tablespoon of honey or molasses to your cookies if you are able to consume natural sugar.
- Mixing your batter more than it needs to be mixed can make your cookie less chewy. Avoid over-mixing your cookie batter if you want a chewy cookie.
- Adding too much flour can make your cookie crumble so make sure that you measure accurately.
- If you are wondering what you can use in cookies instead of chocolate chips, I suggest trying raisins or oatmeal.
Here are some similar recipes that you may also like.
- Easy No Bake Sugar Free Chocolate Cookies.
- Sugar Free Brownie Crackers.
- 3 Ingredient Sugar Free PEanut Butter Cookies.
Keep up to date with my recipes
You can check out my guide on baking with sugar alternatives on Amazon
I have some great tips on which alternatives may work in a recipe such as this one.
Be sure to follow me on facebook and subscribe to my recipes via email to keep up to date as well.
The recipe for Sugar Free Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
I mentioned earlier that substituting margarine or a butter flavored shortening for half of the butter in this recipe can make these cookies soft.
Also, to make this low carb, use a low carb all purpose flour.
Also, to make this keto use a keto all purpose flour.
Lastly, to make this recipe gluten free, use an all purpose gluten free flour.
Also, if you are using Almond flour, please add an additional egg to the batter to aid in the binding process. I suggest anyone using any of the all purpose flour alternatives check the packaging to see if an additional egg or other binder for gluten free baking is needed as well.
What you will need to make this Sugar Free Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
- All Purpose Flour- 2 cups.
- Baking Powder- ¾ teaspoon.
- Baking Soda-½ teaspoon.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder- ½ cup.
- Butter- 1 cup+ 1 tablespoon (17 tablespoons total) softened to room temperature. You can sub in margarine or a butter flavored shortening for half of the butter in this recipe to make a softer cookie.
- Granular Sugar Alternative - 1 ¼ cups equivalent to sugar. that measures 1:1 with sugar. Please use a granular sugar alternative that measures 1:1 with sugar for best results.
- Eggs- 2.
- Vanilla Extract- 2 teaspoons.
- Sugar Free Chocolate Chips 1 ½ cups
How to make Sugar Free Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 325 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper .
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and unsweetened cocoa powder. Set this bowl aside while you continue.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together your butter with your sugar alternative. Then and the eggs and the vanilla and beat until somewhat fluffy.
- For the next step, we will add the dry ingredients from the first bowl to the mixing bowl. Do this by adding half of the dry ingredients at a time, stirring between additions taking care to not over mix your cookie dough. Then, fold in your chocolate chips.
- Bake your cookies for 10-12 minutes or until they appear to be set. Cool your cookies on a wire rack.
The Recipe Card for Sugar Free Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sugar Free Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups All Purpose Flour - see recipe post for alternatives.
- ¾ tsp Baking Powder
- ½ tsp Baking Soda
- ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 17 tbsp Butter - see recipe post for alternatives.
- 1 1¼ cups Splenda
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 ½ cups Sugar Free Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and unsweetened cocoa powder. Set this bowl aside while you continue.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together your butter with your sugar alternative. Then and the eggs and the vanilla and beat until somewhat fluffy.
- For the next step, we will add the dry ingredients from the first bowl to the mixing bowl. Do this by adding half of the dry ingredients at a time, stirring between additions taking care to not over mix your cookie dough. Then, fold in your chocolate chips.
- Bake your cookies for 10-12 minutes or until they appear to be set. Cool your cookies on a wire rack.
Recipe Notes
Also, to make this low carb, use a low carb all purpose flour.
Also, to make this keto use a keto all purpose flour.
Lastly, to make this recipe gluten free, use an all purpose gluten free flour.
Also, if you are using Almond flour, please add an additional egg to the batter to aid in the binding process. I suggest anyone using any of the all purpose flour alternatives check the packaging to see if an additional egg or other binder for gluten free baking is needed as well. See post for further details.
*About Sugar Alternatives
Specific sugar alternatives are not given in the recipes presented on this site. Only suggestions are given as to the 'kind' of alternative to use. It is up to you to select the alternative to use that suits your needs best. If the recipe is heated or cooked, it is best to use an alternative that can be heated or cooked with for best results. This site does not endorse any specific ingredients,
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that the links on this website, and specifically on this post, that lead to other sites may be affiliate links.
Nutrition
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!
Follow Me
Thanks so much for visiting!
If you decide to make this recipe, please stop back and let me know how it turned out for you. Also, if you have any tips or tweaks to the recipe to share, please do so in the comment section below. My readers like to stop by periodically for updates on the recipes. Reading the comments below is helpful to these readers and hopefully to you too!!
Looking for a recipe that is not on my site?
Please let me know and I will will on getting that recipe for you.
Happy baking, eating, and enjoying life!
Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
This amazing recipe for the best Sugar Free Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies makes cookies that are soft and chewy with keto and gluten free options.
You can see items that have been featured on my Sugar Free Sunday Spotlight here.
