Description
Peanut Butter Cookies combine creamy, rich peanut butter with simple, plant-based ingredients to create a comforting and easy-to-make treat. These cookies balance a crunchy exterior with a soft, chewy center, perfect for any occasion from lunchboxes to festive gatherings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup natural peanut butter (creamy or crunchy) (natural)
- 3/4 cup natural brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 2 tablespoons plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Measure all ingredients carefully. Soften the plant-based butter to room temperature and have the peanut butter ready for mixing. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking tray with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the softened plant-based butter with natural brown sugar until creamy and fluffy. Add the peanut butter and vanilla extract (natural), mixing well until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and natural gelling agent to distribute them evenly, ensuring your cookies rise and maintain perfect texture.
- Bring it All Together: Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with small amounts of plant-based milk if the dough feels too thick. Stir gently until a soft dough forms, ready for scooping.
- Shape and Bake: Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to portion dough onto the prepared baking tray, spaced about 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie slightly with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern for a classic look. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are starting to brown and centers are set.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow your Peanut Butter Cookies to cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This avoids breakage and helps cookies set perfectly.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to help cookies keep their shape without spreading too much.
- Use natural peanut butter without added sugars to ensure a clean peanut flavor.
- Do not overmix the dough; stir until just combined for tender cookies.
- Check baking time carefully as cookies continue cooking on the tray after removal from the oven.
- Adjust sweetness by modifying brown sugar or adding a touch of natural maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter Cookies, Plant-Based Cookies, Gluten-Free Cookies, Easy Baking, Snack, Sweet Treat
