KETO CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BARS

Keto Chocolate Chip Bars-These keto friendly soft-baked chocolate chip bars are as close to traditional as it gets. I use a couple of key ingredients that ensure that these cookie bars are soft and chewy.

INGREDIENTS

• 8 ounces of cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature )
• 2 cup of sugar substitute
• 5 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/3 cup of coconut flour
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1/2 xanthan gum
• 1 cup of sugar-free chocoalte Chips ( lily’s stevia swseetened chocolate chips)
• 1 cup of chopped walnuts

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12×16 inch cookie sheet with parchment paper. )For thicker bars use 9×13 greased baking pan.
2. Using an electric mixer beat together the butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract and sugar substitute.
3. Add the five eggs one at a time, mix well making sure the eggs are well incorporated into the batter.
4. Fold in the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, salt, and xanthan gum.
5. Stir in the sugar-free chocolate chips and walnuts with a spatula.
6. Spread the batter evenly unto a 12X16 inch cookie sheet or 9×13 baking pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Allow cookie bars to cool completely before slicing.
8. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for 5 days or freeze for up 3 weeks.