Description
Flourless peanut butter cookies deliver a gluten-free delight that satisfies sweet cravings. Rich nutty flavors and classic comfort make these treats perfect for quick dessert enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (237 ml) creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup (150 g) light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (85 g) chocolate chips or peanut butter chips, optional
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Heat oven to 350°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal non-stick performance.
- Mix Foundational Elements: Whisk egg, sugars, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt into a smooth, homogeneous blend that creates a rich flavor base.
- Combine and Enhance: Thoroughly integrate peanut butter into the mixture, folding in chocolate chips for added complexity and textural interest.
- Chill and Develop: Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes to solidify structure and concentrate flavor profiles, allowing ingredients to meld harmoniously.
- Shape and Pattern: Scoop chilled dough onto prepared sheet, spacing mounds 2 inches apart. Imprint each cookie with a classic fork crisscross, flattening slightly to ensure even baking.
- Bake and Monitor: Bake for 8-10 minutes, targeting set edges while maintaining a delicate, soft center that will continue to firm during cooling.
- Cool and Stabilize: Rest cookies briefly on baking sheet, then transfer to wire rack, allowing them to reach room temperature and achieve perfect cookie consistency.
Notes
- Chill Dough Strategically: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and enhance flavor complexity, ensuring cookies maintain perfect shape during baking.
- Master Peanut Butter Selection: Use creamy, stabilized peanut butter with minimal oil separation to achieve consistent texture and prevent cookie crumbling.
- Control Baking Precision: Watch cookies closely during 8-10 minute baking window, removing when edges set but center remains slightly soft for ideal chewy consistency.
- Customize Dietary Adaptations: Swap granulated sugar with coconut sugar for lower glycemic index, or use dairy-free chocolate chips to create gluten-free and vegan-friendly variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 84 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg