Description
These delicious flourless peanut butter cookies are quick and easy to make, requiring just three simple ingredients. Perfect for a gluten-free treat, they bake up with a chewy texture and rich peanut butter flavor, making them an ideal snack or dessert to whip up in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup Peanut Butter (Substitute with almond butter for nut-free option)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar (Coconut sugar can be a lower glycemic substitute)
- 1 large Egg (Use room temperature eggs for better mixing)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Begin by setting your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even and perfect baking of the cookies.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and egg. Stir the mixture thoroughly until it becomes smooth and thick, forming the cookie dough.
- Shape Cookies: Using a spoon or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies show golden edges and are set.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing them to firm up properly before serving.
Notes
- For a nut-free variation, substitute peanut butter with almond butter.
- Use coconut sugar instead of granulated sugar if you prefer a lower glycemic index sweetener.
- Room temperature eggs blend better and help achieve smoother dough.
- Do not overbake; cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
