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gluten-free peanut butter cookies on white parchment paper

Gluten-free Peanut Butter Cookies (flourless, the perfect texture!)

Author Erin Dooner
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 cookies
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
These gluten-free peanut butter cookies are flourless, super easy, and require just a few ingredients and minutes to make! They’re also naturally grain-free and dairy-free and have a vegan option.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (256 grams) natural peanut butter (the kind with just peanuts and salt - no added fat or sugar) - see the post for more notes concerning peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup (150 grams) coconut sugar very tightly packed (it's best to weigh this)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt add more if your peanut butter is unsalted
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 large egg 50 grams, out of shell, cold or 1 modified chia egg for vegan

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 °F (170 °C) and line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper. Position the oven rack to the lower third of the oven.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, add all the ingredients. Use an electric mixer on low to combine it. At first it will be very thin but after about 30 seconds of mixing, it should be firm enough to roll into balls. The dough may or may not feel oily.
  • Divide into 8 50-gram balls and place about 4" apart on the prepared cookie sheet. They spread a lot!
  • Bake immediately (it seems as though letting them sit for a while affects how they bake up). Bake for 11-14 minutes or until they've crackled nicely and no longer appear wet in the middle (I needed 14 minutes but you may need less if you use a dark pan, make smaller cookies, etc.). Let them cool completely on the baking sheet (where they'll continue to bake). If you don't let them cool on the baking sheet, the bottoms of the cookies likely won't be baked enough.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • Stir your peanut butter well before using. Sometimes the peanut butter at the top has more oil in it, even if you don't see a clear layer of oil.
  • To make the modified chia egg, mix together 1 tablespoon ground chia seeds + 2.5 tablespoons water until gloopy like a regular egg.
  • The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 184mgPotassium: 189mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 30IUCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 18
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