The Best 5-Ingredient Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies (Naturally Gluten Free)

Got 15 minutes, and ran out of floor, or only a few items on hand? These are the ultimate cookies to whip up. Thanks to the peanut butter, one cookie will keep you full (but the taste will make you want two, trust me).

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The Recipe

Time allotment

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Baking time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 20-22 flourless peanut butter cookies

Cooking Utensils

• Bowls

• Upright / Handheld mixer - OR - Whisk

• Measuring cups + spoons

• Baking tray

• Cooking spray/ parchment paper

Ingredients

• 1 cup (240g) peanut butter

  • Smooth or crunchy

• 1 cup (200g) brown sugar

• 1 egg

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 cup (80g) dark chocolate chips

• (Optional additions): 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven at 350°F (180°C)

2. In a medium bowl, cream together 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, and 1 egg

   1. If you prefer a less dense cookie, substitute 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar for 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar

3. Mix in 1 cup (240g) peanut butter, 1/2 tsp baking soda

   1. (Optional) Add in extra additions if desired

4. Fold in 1/2 cup (80g) dark chocolate chips

5. Line a baking tray with parchment paper - OR - cooking spray

6. Take out small sized portions of dough, and roll them together between your palms, then evenly space each ball onto baking tray

7. Use a fork to give your cookies some visual appeal!

8. Bake the biscuits in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-11 minutes

9. Take them out, and allow to cool for a minimum of 15 minutes

10. Enjoy!

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Thank you for reading this, lovely! Happy baking!

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