Keto German Chocolate Cookies

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Total: 25 min Servings: 22
Annie Lampella @ Ketofocus

By Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Published December 4, 2022 • Updated November 28, 2025

The favorited German Chocolate Cake turned into keto cookies

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Ultra soft and cake-like, these gooey keto German chocolate cookies are filled with components of a favorite cake - chocolate, pecans and coconut!

For the chocolate & nut lovers, these keto German chocolate cookies need to be added to your baking list. They are a double chocolate chip cookie, meaning they have a chocolate cookie based rather than just a plain chocolate chip cookie. And these keto cookies have a texture similar to chocolate cake, so they are soft and fluffy. A plate with freshly baked chocolate cookies and a half a cookie on top showing the melted chocolate inside. Toss in some pecans (or your favorite nuts) and shredded coconut flakes to turn a simple keto chocolate cookie into that iconic German Chocolate flavor. These fudgy, chocolate keto cookies are utterly addicting and hardly taste sugar-free. They can be enjoyed any time of year your chocolate cravings hit, but are especially loved around the holidays.

How to make Keto German Chocolate Cookies

  1. Combine the dry ingredients – almond flour, oat fiber, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
  2. Cream butter & sweeteners. Use softened unsalted butter and two types of sugar-free sweeteners. Beat in an egg and vanilla.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. The dough will be thick!
  4. Make it German Chocolate flavored by adding in chocolate chips, nuts and coconut flakes.
Baked chocolate cookies on a sheet of parchment paper on a baking tray.    
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Keto German Chocolate Cookies

5 (1) Prep 15m Cook 10m Total 25m 22 servings

Ingredients

Step by Step Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1
Preheat oven

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

A red 350 degree temperature indicator.
2
Combine dry ingredients

In a medium bowl, stir together almond flour, oat fiber, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

A wire whisk in a clear bowl filled with chocolate dry ingredients.
Ingredients for this step
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons oat fiber
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
3
Cream butter and sweeteners

In a large bowl, cream together butter and both sweeteners until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes) using an electric mixer.

A hand holds a bowl with cookie dough inside.
Tip Mixing the butter and sweeteners for 3-5 minutes helps to incorporate air into the butter which will help make your cookies fluffy and soft.
Ingredients for this step
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar-free sweetener
  • 1/3 cup granulated white sweetener
4
Finish the wet ingredients

Mix in the egg and vanilla until combined.

A cracked raw egg inside a bowl of cookie dough.
Ingredients for this step
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5
Thick cookie dough

Slowly add in dry ingredients and mix until combined.

Electric mixer beater filled with chocolate cookie dough.
Tip Dough will be very thick.
6
Make it German Chocolate flavored

Stir in coconut, chocolate chips and nuts.

Electric mixer with beaters filled with cookie dough sits over a bowl with nuts and chocolate chips.
Ingredients for this step
  • 1 cup coconut flakes
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
7
Bake cookies

Pinch off about 2 tablespoons of dough and roll in between the palms of your hands to form a ball shape about 1 1/2 inches thick. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately tap the tray on the counter to slightly deflate the cookies. Continue to let cool on the baking tray for about 3-5 minutes or until you can transfer them to a wire rack without them crumbling. Cookies will continue to harden as they cool.

Cookie dough rolled into balls on placed on a parchment lined baking tray.
Tip Cookies will still be soft in the middle and crumbly when first out of the oven, but will continue to set as they cool. Don't try to handle until they have cooled.
Nutrition Per Serving 1 cookie
134 Calories
12.8g Fat
1.9g Protein
1.1g Net Carbs
5.9g Total Carbs
22 Servings
Nutrition disclaimer

The nutrition information provided is an estimate and is for informational purposes only. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); however, this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified health provider before making any lifestyle changes or beginning a new nutrition program.

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A plate of german chocolate cookies piled up next to chocolate chips, milk and red spooled ribbon.

What is German Chocolate Cake?

German chocolate cake isn’t actually a German dessert. The chocolate cake is lighter in color compared to true chocolate cake and has a milder chocolate flavor. It is usually covered in a coconut pecan frosting. For this keto cookie recipe, we turn these German chocolate flavors into a cake-like cookie.

Sugar free chocolate chips

There are many options for sugar free chocolate chips that can be used in this recipe. Here are some that are available on-line and at some grocery stores.
Chocolate cookies sitting on a baking tray with another pile of cookies behind next to red ribbon.

Oat fiber

Oat fiber is added to this recipe to enhance the flavor of this keto cookie. It gives it a homemade cookie taste it adds an underlying oat flavor. Oat fiber helps with the texture of the cookies as well since it is made entirely of fiber. Oat fiber is zero carbs. The fiber is indigestible, making it an ideal addition to your keto baking.

Storage information & meal prep tips

These keto german chocolate cookies are best enjoyed right away when they are still warm as most cookies are. However, you can store your cookies in an air tight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. The cookie dough can be frozen. Roll into balls and store in a zip-loc bag for up to 1 month. To bake, let cookie dough thaw then bake as instructed above.
Keto German Chocolate Cookies

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I substitute with another flour other than almond flour?

I haven't tried any other keto flours in this recipe other than almond flour so I can't guarantee it would work. If I were to experiment, I would try using 1/4 cup of coconut flour or 1/2 cup lupin flour or 1 cup of sunflower seed flour in place of the almond flour. But do so at your own risk.

Can I use other nuts other than pecans?

Yes! In place of pecans, you can use chopped walnuts, almonds or even macadamia nuts.

I don't have oat fiber. What can I substitute?

Oat fiber is necessary for flavor and texture in this recipe. I don't recommend substituting it. However, you could try adding an extra 1/4 cup of almond flour in its place if you do. I haven't experiment with this so I can't guarantee it will work.

About the Author
Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Annie is a Doctor of Pharmacy, mom, and the recipe creator behind KetoFocus. With a B.S. in Genetics from UC Davis, she has over 14 years of experience developing family-friendly keto recipes based on the science of human metabolism.

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    Carolyn Sep 8, 2025

    These cookies are insanely delicious and I love how the texture stays super soft even the next day. The combo of chocolate chips with pecans gives the perfect crunch in every bite. Definitely a new favorite in my keto dessert list!

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    Lisa Dec 4, 2023

    Have you tried bamboo fiber? Just wondering if it would work in place of oat fiber.

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      Annie Jan 3, 2024

      I haven't experimented with bamboo fiber yet. I need to get some to try. It kind of freaks me out to eat something that I consider a tree LOL! But I need to get over that.

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    Lisa Dec 10, 2022

    These turned out wonderful!
    Always have loved German Chocolate Cake and these satisfy that childhood delight. Even the picky husband said they are the best keto cookie I have made. They are disappearing fast and it isn't just me.
    The recipe is easy to put together and will be a regular for me.
    Keep up the great ideas.

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