Description
These Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies are a simple, quick, and delicious gluten-free treat made with just a few ingredients. Perfect for peanut butter lovers, they combine creamy peanut butter, sugar, and vanilla into soft, chewy cookies with a classic crisscross fork pattern. Ready in under 30 minutes, they make a perfect snack or dessert option that requires no flour and minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (or chunky for added texture)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to ensure your cookies don’t stick and for easier cleanup.
- Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt if using. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are fully incorporated into a homogeneous dough.
- Form the Cookies: Using a tablespoon measure, scoop out dough portions and roll them into balls. Place these balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Press each ball gently with a fork to create the traditional crisscross pattern on top.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the edges just start to turn golden. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft; they will firm up more as they cool.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set. Then transfer them carefully to a wire rack to cool completely before serving to enjoy their perfect texture.
Notes
- For chunkier texture, use chunky peanut butter instead of creamy.
- You can omit the pinch of salt for a less salty cookie or adjust according to your taste.
- Do not overbake; cookies will seem soft out of the oven but firm up as they cool.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free since they contain no flour.
