Cookies on the carnivore diet! Yep, you read that right – and these aren’t just any cookies. These are delicious, satisfying treats that actually fit into your carnivore lifestyle. I know it sounds too good to be true, but trust me on this one.
When I first started the carnivore diet, I really missed having something sweet to enjoy with my morning coffee.
Regular cookies were out of the question, and most carnivore friendly desserts just didn’t hit the spot. That’s when I decided to experiment with these carnivore cookies.
The secret ingredient here is pork rinds, which might sound strange in a cookie recipe, but they work amazingly well.
When ground into a powder, they create the perfect base for these cookies. Combined with butter, honey (or allulose if you prefer), and a few other simple ingredients, they transform into something truly special.
These cookies have a nice, firm texture on the outside but stay soft on the inside. They’re not exactly like regular cookies, and that’s okay – they’re their own unique thing.
👍 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Perfect Texture: These cookies have an amazing texture that’s hard to find in carnivore treats. The ground pork rinds create a surprisingly cookie like base that’s crispy on the outside but stays soft and chewy on the inside.
When people try these, they’re always shocked that they’re made without any flour or traditional cookie ingredients!
Quick Results: From start to finish, you’ll have fresh, homemade cookies in just 30 minutes. Plus, most of that time is just waiting while they bake, giving you time to do other things in the kitchen.
Great for Beginners: If you’re new to carnivore baking, this is the perfect recipe to start with. Even if you make a few mistakes, they’ll still turn out tasty!
✨ Recipe Ingredients
- Eggs – Bind everything together and give the cookies their light, set crumb.
- Pork Rinds (I recommend these – amazon) – Stand in for flour, adding zero-carb body and a subtle savory note.
- Butter – Melts into the dough for rich flavor and a tender bite.
- Honey / Allulose Syrup – Sweetens the batch and caramelizes for a gentle chew.
- Collagen Powder – Boosts protein and lends a pleasant, chewy texture.
- Salt – Sharpens the flavors and keeps the sweetness in check.
- Vanilla (or Cake Batter) Extract – Layers in a warm bakery aroma that rounds everything out.
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👨🍳 How To Make
Follow these steps to make the perfect carnivore cookies:
Step 1
Start by preheating your oven to 350F (175C). Then, blend the pork rinds in a blender until they resemble a powder.
Step 2
Place the butter in a glass container and heat it until melted.
Step 3
Combine the melted butter, honey (or allulose syrup), eggs, and vanilla in a mixing bowl until the mixture is smooth. Then, fold in the pork rinds, salt, and collagen powder.
Step 4
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place a small amount of cookie dough on the parchment paper. Use a circular object to cut out the cookie dough. Repeat for the remaining batter.
Step 5
Bake the cookies for about 14-15 minutes. After removing the cookies from the oven, let them cool down for at least 15 minutes. Enjoy these tasty carnivore cookies.
💡Tips
1. Space Them Out
When placing the cookies on the baking sheet, give them some room. Even though they don’t spread much, a little space between each cookie allows for even heat circulation in the oven.
This helps them bake more evenly. About an inch of space between cookies should be plenty.
If you can’t fit all the cookies on one sheet, it’s better to use two sheets or bake in batches rather than crowding them.
2. Cool Completely
Let the cookies cool for at least 15 minutes, but letting them cool completely on the baking sheet is even better.
These cookies are delicate when they first come out of the oven and firm up as they cool. Letting them cool on the sheet allows them to set properly without breaking.
If you try to move them too soon, they might crumble. Once they’re completely cool, you can store them in an airtight container.
3. Watch the Baking Time
The baking time I mentioned is a good starting point, but ovens can vary. Start checking your cookies at the 12-minute mark. They’re done when the edges start to turn golden brown.
The centers might still look a bit soft, but they’ll firm up as they cool. If you prefer crispier cookies, you can leave them in for an extra minute or two, but watch closely to prevent burning.
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FAQ
How can I make these cookies crispier?
You can flatten the cookies more before baking – thinner cookies will crisp up more easily. You can also bake them for a minute or two longer, but watch carefully to avoid burning.
Another trick is to leave them in the turned off oven with the door slightly open after baking. This allows them to dry out a bit more.
My dough is too sticky.
If your dough is too sticky to work with, don’t worry – this is easy to fix. The simplest solution is to chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This will firm it up and make it easier to handle.
If it’s still too sticky after chilling, you can gradually add more ground pork rinds, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough reaches a consistency that’s easier to work with.
Carnivore Cookies
Print RecipeIngredients
- 2 large Eggs
- 5 oz Pork Rinds Use these pork rinds (Amazon link) for this recipe
- 1/3 cup Butter
- 1/2 cup Honey (or use allulose syrup)
- 3 1/2 tablespoons Collagen Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract / Cake Batter Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F (175C).Then, blend the pork rinds in a blender until they resemble a powder.
- Place the butter in a glass container and heat it until melted.
- Combine the butter you melted, honey (or use allulose syrup), eggs, and vanilla in a mixing bowl until the mixture is smooth.Then, fold in the pork rinds, salt, and collagen powder.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place a small amount of cookie dough on the parchment paper. Use a circular object to cut out the cookie dough. Repeat for the remaining batter.
- Bake the cookies for about 14-15 minutes. After removing the cookies from the oven, let them cool down for at least 15-30 minutes.
Cool Idea!
Could a person substitute something else for the honey to sweeten these cookies?
Maybe allulose syrup?
allulose will not crisp will only soften the cookie sadly
we don’t do the honey, can it be substituted? ty
Simple, good, not sweet but sweet enough. I will be making them again. I think next time I’m going to try lemon colegen powder & orange extract.
Hi! For my carnivore diet, I don’t use honey so had none on hand. But I did have swerve powdered erythritol and mixed it with granular erythritol when I didn’t have enough powdered. The result definitely satisfies my sweet tooth! But too funny how the cookies flattened out into one big sheet that I’m breaking off like peanut brittle! Lol 😂
I didn’t have the exact ingredients, but they turned out well anyway. Thank you for this recipe!
Added a little cinnamon to mine and they’re a hit! Kids loved them too!
Would there be any substitute for the pork rinds?! We don’t eat pork- but I would love to have a cookie like this in hand for when we go places and there are sweets, treats etc… any suggestions or ideas for a replacement for the pork would be greatly appreciated!! 🥰
There is a brand called ‘Carnivore Crisps’. You can use either the beef crisps or chicken crisps and blend them into ‘flour’. Hope this helps!
Almond flour. It’s just ground almonds.
These are very clever, thank you. God bless! 👍
Just got done making these. Few notes- my dough was pretty runny. So I stuck it in the fridge for an hr then just dropped tablespoon size blobs on the paper. They spread out and were fine. Almost too sweet so I will cut the honey to 1/4c next time…def satisfied the hormonal monthly cookie craving tho, thx!
I love this recipe! I used keto maple syrup instead of the honey and baked them for longer so they became crispy outside. Love it!
Really nice!! They remind me a little bit of sweet cornbread, Which I love. Spread a little more butter on the warm cookie. 😉
I did not have collagen powder, so substituted PB4 protein powder. Husband would not leave them alone. Thanks for the recipe, and I’m looking forward to more in the future.