Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
User Reviews
4.1
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
16 cookies
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Calories
157 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
Description
Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies consist mainly of natural peanut butter combined with brown and granulated sugars, vanilla extract, baking soda, salt, and optional chocolate chips. The dough is scooped onto a baking sheet and baked briefly at a moderate temperature, yielding cookies that are soft inside with slightly crisp edges. The absence of flour focuses the flavor on the peanut butter's natural oils and sweetness from the sugars.
The texture is tender rather than crumbly, and the optional chocolate chips offer an extra dimension of richness. This simple preparation ensures a straightforward baking process requiring no flour blending or additional mixing techniques, making it accessible to home bakers of all levels.
These cookies pair well as a quick snack or dessert, requiring no special accompaniments and can be stored at room temperature or refrigerated to preserve freshness. Their straightforward flavor profile makes them adaptable to various occasions where a simple nutty treat is desired.
Leftover cookies should be kept in an airtight container to maintain softness. The dough can optionally be topped with extra chocolate chips before baking to intensify the chocolate presence on top. The balance of peanut butter with a touch of baking soda prevents excessive density, keeping these cookies enjoyable and not overly heavy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter natural
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips plus more for topping, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine peanut butter, sugar, vanilla, baking soda and sea salt in a mixing bowl.
- Stir in chocolate chips, if using.
- Use a cookie scoop to scoop cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Top with additional chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on a wire cooling rack.
Notes
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- You can freeze the cookies for up to 3 months; thaw them at room temperature before serving or enjoy directly from the freezer.
- Adding extra chocolate chips on top before baking enhances the chocolate flavor and appearance.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 cookie w/ chocolate chips | |
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 7mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.1
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