Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies (Flourless)
User Reviews
5
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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
24 cookies
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Calories
101 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
International
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies (Flourless)
Description
This recipe uses peanut butter as the primary base, combined with brown sugar for sweetness, an egg for binding, vanilla extract for flavor, and baking soda for leavening. After mixing, chilling the dough improves handling and reduces spreading during baking. Cookies are portioned into balls and flattened with a fork to create a traditional crisscross pattern on top.
Baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 10 minutes, the cookies develop a light golden color while remaining tender. Cooling on the baking sheet briefly before transferring to a wire rack prevents breaking. The result is a chewy, dense cookie with pronounced peanut flavor and a subtle sweetness.
These cookies store well in an airtight container for several days and can be frozen for longer storage. Natural peanut butter should be thoroughly stirred if used to evenly distribute oils and maintain dough consistency.
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg large, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, mixing well
- Put the dough into the fridge for at least 30 minutes to chill
- Preheat oven to 350° Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Use a cookie scoop or scoop level tablespoons of the batter, rolling to form balls
- Place balls 2" apart on prepared baking sheet
- Flatten balls with the tines of a fork, making a crisscross pattern if desired
- Bake 8-10 minutes until the cookies are light golden brown
- Allow cookies to cool on the pan 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
Notes
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and make scooping easier.
- Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoons to portion dough evenly; flatten each ball with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
- Natural peanut butter should be well stirred before use to incorporate oils thoroughly.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to five days or freeze for up to three months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 101 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 101kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 85mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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