gluten free peanut butter cookies

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Here’s a super simple and delicious recipe for Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies — chewy, soft in the center, and naturally gluten-free with just a few ingredients!

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (natural or regular)

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar for a healthier version)

  • 1 large egg

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda (optional, for a lighter texture)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt (if peanut butter is unsalted)

Optional Add-ins:

  • Chocolate chips (1/2 cup)

  • Crushed peanuts

  • Sea salt for sprinkling on top

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Mix ingredients:
    In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, egg, baking soda, vanilla, and salt. Stir until smooth and thick.

  3. Scoop dough:
    Roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.

  4. Flatten with a fork:
    Press each ball gently with a fork in a crisscross pattern.

  5. Bake:
    Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are set and the centers still look soft. Don’t overbake!

  6. Cool:
    Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Tips:

  • These cookies are flourless — no gluten-free flour needed!

  • For crunchier cookies, bake an extra 1–2 minutes.

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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