Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
18 to 22 cookies
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Calories
194 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies
Description
This recipe carefully combines creamy peanut butter with coconut sugar, egg, and baking soda to produce gluten-free cookies that rely on peanut butter’s density for structure. Mixing the ingredients forms a dough that can be rolled into balls and flattened with a fork to create the traditional crisscross pattern. Baking for 8 to 10 minutes results in cookies with lightly crisp edges and a soft center.
Allowing the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes is important since they lack flour and need time to firm up to avoid breaking apart when moved. This resting step ensures a stable texture. The coconut sugar adds sweetness but can be substituted with cane sugar if desired.
The cookies provide a straightforward, naturally gluten-free peanut butter treat with few ingredients. Their simplicity makes them suitable for quick snacks or a basic cookie option for those avoiding gluten.
Ingredients
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1 cup peanut butter unsalted unsweetened creamy
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a mixer or a mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients until well-incorporated.
- Form 1-inch sized balls out of the dough and place them on a lightly-oiled or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Using a fork, gently make two impressions in the dough, flattening out the balls just slightly.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or to desired level of “crisp”
- Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet at least 10 minutes before removing them with a spatula. Since these cookies do not contain flour, they need some time to “set up” or else they will fall apart easily. Once they are set up, they’re stable!
Notes
- Coconut sugar can be replaced with cane sugar if you prefer.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before transferring to prevent crumbling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18to 22 cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 10 | |
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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