Description
Sweet, nutty Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies bring classic comfort without wheat flour, delivering pure peanut pleasure in each simple, chewy bite. Minimal ingredients and quick preparation make these treats perfect for quick dessert cravings you’ll absolutely love.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (237 ml) creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup (150 g) light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins:
- ½ cup (85 g) chocolate chips or peanut butter chips
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Create a smooth base mixture by whisking together the egg, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt until fully integrated and free of lumps.
- Incorporate the peanut butter into the mixture, stirring thoroughly to ensure even distribution. Gently fold in chocolate chips if desired for added texture and flavor.
- Enhance cookie structure by refrigerating the dough for a minimum of 30 minutes, which helps maintain shape and intensifies flavor development.
- Portion the chilled dough using a spoon or cookie scoop, placing rounded mounds approximately 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Gently press each mound with a fork to create a distinctive crisscross pattern and flatten slightly.
- Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, watching for set edges while maintaining a slightly soft center. The cookies will continue to firm up during the cooling process.
- Allow the freshly baked cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes to stabilize, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature and achieve optimal texture.
Notes
- Swap creamy peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for alternative nut-free versions that accommodate allergies.
- Reduce sugar by using monk fruit sweetener or stevia to create a lower-carb, diabetic-friendly cookie option.
- Enhance texture by chilling dough overnight, which allows ingredients to meld and creates deeper, richer flavor profiles.
- Ensure consistent cookie size with a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon measure for uniform baking and professional-looking results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg