Description
These easy and delicious Peanut Butter Cookies are made with all plant-based ingredients including natural peanut butter and a natural gelling agent, delivering a perfect balance of soft and crisp textures. Ideal for any occasion, this quick-to-make recipe yields chewy, rich, and flavorful cookies that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup natural peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 3/4 cup natural brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour blend
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup plant-based butter (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Start by creaming your plant-based butter and natural brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy. Mix in the natural peanut butter and vanilla extract (natural) until everything comes together beautifully. In a separate bowl, sift the gluten-free flour blend, baking soda, salt, and natural gelling agent, then gradually beat the dry ingredients into the wet mixture to form a soft cookie dough.
- Shape the Cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out dough balls evenly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly press down each ball with the back of a fork, creating a classic crisscross pattern for that signature peanut butter cookie look.
- Bake Until Perfect: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and the centers look just set. The cookies will firm up as they cool, so avoid overbaking to keep them soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let your Peanut Butter Cookies cool on the baking sheet for about five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to reach room temperature. This allows for the perfect chewy yet tender texture and brings out the full flavor.
Notes
- Use room temperature plant-based butter for easier blending and smoother dough consistency.
- Spoon and level your flour instead of scooping directly for accurate measurement and lighter cookies.
- Combine ingredients until just incorporated to avoid tough cookies.
- Optional chilling of dough helps control spread and deepens flavor for thicker cookies.
- Remove from oven as soon as edges firm up to keep centers soft and chewy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, plant-based cookies, vegan cookies, gluten-free cookies, easy baking, nutty cookies
