salted caramel chip cookie pops {keto + gluten-free}

If you're looking for a fun and festive keto cookie recipe that's easy to make, these salted caramel chip cookie pops are it! They are tender, almond flour keto cookies with salted caramel flavored chocolate chips, chopped pecans, and browned butter. And we don't stop there. Bake them on popsicle sticks and sprinkle on flakey sea salt to make them extra special!

I don't know about you, but I'm a firm believer that cookies are better when served in popsicle form. They're cute and fun and make great edible gifts. I've made cookie pops for holiday cookie boxes and I was lucky to be able to send them before my kids devoured them all. 😉

So, I'll keep this one short and sweet because the recipe is essentially my keto chocolate chip cookie, with a few changes.

how to make keto cookie pops

To make these salted caramel chip cookie pops, you will need the following ingredients:

• salted butter, softened (preferably grass-fed or pasture-raised)
• granulated monk fruit sweetener (I prefer using Lakanto Golden for a sweetener that’s similar to the caramel-y flavor of brown sugar)
• egg + an egg yolk (at room temperature)
• vanilla extract
• blanched almond flour (not almond meal)
• baking soda
• coconut flour
• xanthan gum (optional, but its a great gluten-free binder and contributes to a chewier texture)
• salt + sea salt flakes for topping (optional)
• keto-friendly salted caramel flavored chocolate chips
• chopped pecans (optional- can also use macadamia nuts or walnuts)
• jumbo-sized popsicle sticks

If you haven't guessed, this recipe is really simple to adapt, too! Swap out the salted caramel chips for white chocolate or dark chocolate or whatever you'd like! Lily's Sweets has a large variety of of stevia-sweetened chocolate chips and bars, especially during the holidays (not sponsored, I just really love their chocolate!).

Note: This recipe isn't dairy-free, but you can adapt that as well. Lily's Salted Caramel Chocolate Chips contain dairy, but feel free to use a vegan chocolate of your choice and substitute equal parts coconut oil for the brown butter.

the process

Salted caramel chip cookies ready in a flash? I'm all in! Here's the full recipe (and it's quite possibly my favorite keto cookie recipe for the holidays):

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1. Brown the butter. Heat the butter in a light-colored pan over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring often. This will toast the butter and the milk solids will turn a golden brown color (that's how you know it's done). Remove it from the heat immediately, let it cool for about 5 minutes, and it's ready to use.
2. Make the cookie dough. In a large mixing bowl or standup mixer, beat together the granulated monk fruit sweetener and the brown butter for about 2-3 minutes, taking time to make sure it’s well combined. Drop in the egg and egg yolk, and mix in the vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, xanthan gum, salt, and baking soda. Add the butter/monk fruit mixture to the dry mixture, stirring it together until the salted caramel chip cookie dough forms.
3. Chill the dough (optional). Stir in the salted caramel chips and chopped pecans (optional). Chill the dough for at least an hour, preferably overnight (optional) for the best texture OR prepare the cookie pops for baking.
4. Make the cookie pops. Use an ice cream scoop to spoon out portions of dough about 2-3 tablespoons in size. Place each on a parchment-lined baking sheet and insert the popsicle stick sideways into the dough ball. Gently press down to flatten the cookie slightly. Press 2-3 chocolate chips into the tops of each cookie, then sprinkle with sea salt flakes (optional). Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes.
5. Cool the cookie pops. When they cookie pops have turned slightly golden, remove from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for about 10-15 minutes. Carefully transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely (slide a metal spatula under the cookie and lift, gently holding the popsicle stick).

cookie pop recipe tips

Almond flour cookies are especially crumbly when hot out of the oven. Let the cookie pops cool on the baking sheet and don't pick them up by the stick until they are completely cool.

These salted caramel chip cookies are jumbo-sized, but you can make them smaller if you'd like (and use smaller popsicle sticks). For a smaller cookie pop, decrease the bake time by 2-3 minutes.

for gifting cookie pops

These are great to include in a homemade cookie box or as individual gifts. Tie a ribbon around each popsicle stick and slide it into a cookie bag and you're good to go! They're cute and yummy low-carb treats that are fun for everyone. 🙂

Happy baking and happy holidays!

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