Flourless Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies: A Dreamy Gluten-Free Treat
Ingredients:
1 cup (2 sticks) creamy peanut butter (not natural)
½ cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips (or chopped dark chocolate)
Optional:
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion the dough onto your prepared baking sheet, leaving space for spreading.
- (Optional) Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with flaky sea salt for a sweet and salty contrast.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centres are still slightly soft. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips:
- For chewier cookies, bake for 10 minutes. For crispier cookies, bake for 12 minutes.
- If your peanut butter is very dry, you can add a tablespoon or two of milk to the batter to achieve the right consistency.
- Make sure your oven is preheated before baking for optimal results.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to 3 days.
Nutritional Information (per cookie):
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 130mg
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Sugar: 22g
- Protein: 6g
Note: This nutritional information is an estimate and may vary slightly depending on the specific ingredients you use.
Enjoy these delicious and easy Flourless Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies!