How to Make Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
Description
These super-easy cookies have just five ingredients so you can be enjoying peanut buttery goodness with a tall glass of milk in no time.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (240 ml) peanut butter (creamy)
- 1 cup (240 ml) baking sugar, you can also use light brown sugar if you would prefer
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup of crumbled peanuts, for dipping the cookie
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. place some parchment paper on a large baking sheet.
- In a mixing bowl, mix the peanut butter, 1 cup sugar, the egg, and vanilla, and stir well.
- Roll the dough into small to medium balls, dip them in the crumbled peanut. Place the balls on the baking sheet.
- With a fork, dipped in sugar so it doesn’t stick, press a crisscross design on cookie. Then place a peanut in each of them if you would like for decoration.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, remove from the oven and let cool or, of course if you want to, enjoy it warm.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use natural peanut butter or does it need to be a commercial creamy brand?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of creamy peanut butter. Natural peanut butters that have separated oil can affect the dough’s consistency — if using natural, stir it very well first so it’s fully emulsified before measuring.
Can I substitute brown sugar for the baking sugar?
Yes — the recipe explicitly lists 1 cup of baking sugar and adds “you can also use light brown sugar if you would prefer,” so it’s a direct swap. Brown sugar will add a slightly deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
