Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies are also dairy-free, refined-sugar free, and absolutely delicious. Chewy and soft, they melt in your mouth leaving you with a pure and simple peanut butter flavor.
Gluten-free Peanut Butter Cookies for the win
If peanut butter cookies is your thing, you might fall in love with this simple version. Easy to make in one bowl, naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free. Not to mention soft and crunchy, and absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
- (no added sugar) crunchy peanut butter (you'll love the crunch of the peanuts in the soft texture of the cookies)
- raw coconut sugar
- cinnamon (such a great compliment to the peanut butter)
- baking soda (the rising agent)
- egg (the binder)
- pinch of salt (optional, but it brings the flavors to life)
- optional, add some chocolate chips
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350° F (180° C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a medium bowl, add all the ingredients and mix well with a wooden spoon or spatula to form a smooth dough.
- Scoop one heaping tablespoon of dough at a time and roll it in between your hands. Place the small balls of dough on the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches (5 cm) apart. Flatten the balls with a fork in a criss-cross pattern, or simply press down with your hand.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until risen and brown.
Kitchen Tip
Leave the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer onto a rack to cool completely. The cookies will still be soft to the touch when you take them out of the oven, however they become crisper as they cool.
Craving something sweet?
These Gluten-free Peanut Butter Cookies are the answer to that sweet craving. One afternoon Loreto had a desire for cookies and milk and I surprised him with these cookies. In 20 minutes I had warm-out-of-the-oven cookies with minimal effort. Loreto said he loved how the first bite revealed a crunch, then these cookies just melted in the mouth like a spoonful of peanut butter. Yummy!
We also delivered some of these gluten-free peanut butter cookies to friends and neighbors, and we got great reviews in return. Spread the love, that's our motto!
More gluten-free cookies
- Tahini Almond Cookies are gluten-free, dairy-free and sugar-free
- Almond Florentines are vegan and gluten-free
- Cornmeal Cookies are dairy-free and made with cornmeal and brown rice flour
- Flourless Almond butter Chocolate chunk Cookies are dairy-free and naturally gluten-free
Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies
Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies are also dairy free, refined-sugar free, and absolutely delicious. Chewy and soft, they melt in your mouth leaving you with a pure and simple peanut butter flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 g) sugar-free crunchy peanut butter
- ¾ (100 g) cup raw coconut sugar (or coconut crystals)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- pinch salt
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F (180° C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a medium bowl, add all the ingredients and mix well with a wooden spoon or spatula to form a smooth dough.
- Scoop one heaping tablespoon of dough at a time and roll it in between your hands. Place the small balls of dough on the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches (5 cm) apart. Flatten the balls with a fork in a criss-cross pattern, or simply press down with your hand.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until risen and brown.
- Leave to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer onto a rack to cool completely. The cookies are still soft to the touch when you take them out of the oven, they become crisper as they cool.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Adapted from "The No-Sugar Dessert and Baking Cookbook " by Ysanne Spevack.
We use organic products, that is our preference.
These gluten-free peanut butter cookies won't last long, but in case, they last for 3-4 days in an airtight container without losing their beautiful texture.
I love baking and kneading dough because it takes me to a happy place in my soul.
Kelly Neil says
Omg peanut butter cookies remind me of being a kid and I haven't eaten one for SO LONG!! Looks so delicious!
Thank you! I didn't grow up with peanut butter cookies, but the kid in my husband loves them 😉 . They are great!
Milena says
These very much remind me of Chinese peanut cookies I learned to make from a friend, but I love that you use raw coconut sugar. I need to try your recipe asap - they look great!
Thank you Milena! They've become the new favorites here, since they re so fast and easy to make and a little less guilt-free 🙂 .
Aleta says
Simple and delicious! I am obsessed with peanut butter cookies.. I love that this recipe is refined sugar free and also has no flour! Great recipe, can't wait to make these beauties!
I hope you try it, Aleta! It's a really great peanut butter cookie!
Cathy says
These are terrific cookies! I love that they're so easy to make and free from common problem foods! These are cookies for everyone - gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, or not!
Thank you! We think so too! They are so fast and easy to make and can please everybody 🙂 .
Aryane @ Valises & Gourmandises says
I have such a soft spot for peanut butter cookies. Not only do they taste so good but they're also so cute, aren't they!
I don't eat eggs so I will definitely try them with aquafaba, the liquid of chickpeas (sounds weird but it's tasteless and works impressively well)!
Oh I would love to know how they turn out with aquafaba!! Please, let us know, if you end up making them. Thank you!
Jennifer T Tammy says
These are so exciting! We have a gluten-free child in our daycare so this would be awesome to bake together as a group!
I am glad you like them! Hope you get the chance to make them with the kids. They would have fun and then enjoy a great healthy treat!
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says
These are my kind of cookies! Love peanut butter and I've been trying to eat more dairy-free and grain-free so these are perfect for me!
Thank you, Leanne! They are woderful, in fact I woudl have to make another batch soon, for Loreto is requesting them 🙂 .