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Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe for a Guilt-Free Treat

This Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe combines almond flour for a gluten-free, healthier treat that's high in protein and flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups Almond Flour Use almond flour for a smoother cookie
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt Adjust if using regular salt
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup Can be substituted with honey or agave syrup
  • 1/2 cup Natural Peanut Butter Choose creamy for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can substitute with almond extract
Optional Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Dark or semi-sweet works well
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts Walnuts or pecans complement flavors

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • cookie scoop
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix 2 cups of almond flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and a pinch of fine sea salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. In another bowl, combine ½ cup natural peanut butter, ½ cup maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
  5. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  6. Flatten each ball slightly with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through.
  8. Allow cooling on the sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 80mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Measure accurately for best results. Allow cookies to cool for proper texture. Experiment with mix-ins for variations.

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