Description
Indulge in these delightful Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies that are gluten-free, easy to make, and incredibly delicious. With a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt
- optional: ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until smooth and well blended. Add the egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt, then stir until a dough forms.
- Add optional ingredients: If using, fold in chocolate chips or chopped peanuts.
- Form and bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free and contain no flour.
- For a firmer texture, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Use natural peanut butter for a softer, more tender cookie, or shelf-stable peanut butter for a classic chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
