Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
These delicious flourless peanut butter cookies are quick to make, featuring a rich peanut butter flavor enhanced by honey and vanilla. Coated in optional dark chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt, they offer a perfect balance of sweet and salty for a satisfying, gluten-free treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup crunchy or creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup peanut butter powder
Dipping
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- Flaky sea salt, optional
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
- Add Peanut Butter Powder: Stir in the peanut butter powder thoroughly until the dough is thick and holds together.
- Form Cookies: Scoop out 1 tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll them into balls with your hands.
- Shape Cookies: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and press down gently with a fork to flatten slightly and create the classic cookie pattern. Shape them as preferred since they don’t spread during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until set but not overbaked, then remove and allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Melt Chocolate: While cooling, place the chopped dark chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until melted and smooth.
- Dip Cookies: Dip one side of each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate, then place back on the baking sheet to set.
- Finish and Serve: Once the chocolate has hardened, sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired to enhance flavor. Enjoy your decadent, flourless peanut butter cookies!
Notes
- Use either crunchy or creamy peanut butter based on your texture preference.
- Ensure cookies are fully cooled before dipping in chocolate to avoid melting the coating.
- Peanut butter powder helps reduce the fat content and adds extra peanut flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Chocolate coating and sea salt are optional but add a lovely taste contrast.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan option, but the recipe includes egg so adjustments are needed for full vegan compliance.
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