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Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
4.1 from 258 votes

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies are chewy and rich treats made primarily from natural peanut butter and sugars. These cookies feature a soft texture with optional chocolate chips that add a hint of sweetness and a bit of contrast. The combination of baking soda and vanilla enhances the subtle leavening and flavor balance without needing flour, making them suitable for those avoiding wheat. They're practical for anyone seeking a straightforward cookie that emphasizes peanut flavor with minimal ingredients.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 16 cookies
Calories: 157 kcal
Course: Dessert, Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine peanut butter, sugar, vanilla, baking soda and sea salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. Stir in chocolate chips, if using.
  4. Use a cookie scoop to scoop cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Top with additional chocolate chips if desired.
  5. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16 cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 157

% 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.