Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies (Printer View)

Soft and chewy peanut butter treats made with minimal ingredients and gluten-free goodness.

# Components:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter (unsweetened or lightly sweetened)
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg

# Method steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, stir together peanut butter, sugar, and egg until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
03 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Arrange them on the baking sheet spacing about 2 inches apart.
04 - Gently flatten each dough ball with a fork, making a crisscross design on top.
05 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until edges are set and tops start to crack.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Three ingredients and fifteen minutes from start to finish, no mixer required.
  • Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free without tasting like a compromise.
  • The texture is something between a brownie and a classic cookie, soft and rich.
  • Perfect for last-minute cravings or when unexpected guests show up.
02 -
  • Don't overbake them, even if they seem underdone when you pull them out, they'll firm up perfectly as they cool.
  • Natural peanut butter works great, but make sure it's well stirred so the oils are evenly distributed.
  • Cookies are very soft straight from the oven and will seem like they might fall apart, but patience pays off.
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop for perfectly uniform cookies that bake at the same rate.
  • If your peanut butter is too stiff, microwave it for 10 seconds to make stirring easier.
  • Slightly underbake for extra chewiness, or add a minute for crispier edges.
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