Name: Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 18 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup creamy peanut butter; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla; coarse sugar for rolling

Flourless Peanut Buttercookies are a gluten free dessert that everyone can enjoy. They are soft, chewy, and done in 15 minutes.

close up picture of peanut butter cookies on a cooling rack

The great thing about this flourless cookie recipe is that they don’t taste “gluten free”.Sometimes recipes that are gluten free are hard to choke down. Not these! I’ll make a batch and everyone can enjoy them. It’s a fantastic recipe to add to your collection of peanut butter cookie recipes:peanut butter oatmeal,peanut butter nutella,peanut butter chocolate chipand more.

Gluten and grain free eating are getting more and more common everyday. Whether you are eating grain or gluten free for medical reason, general health, or you have no idea what I’m talking about, this recipe is for you.

top view of peanut butter cookies on a baking sheet

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Simple Ingredients: They use just a few pantry staples and are quick and easy to make.
Soft and Chewy Texture: These cookies have a delightful soft and chewy texture that makes them irresistible.
Kid-Friendly: This recipe is so simple and easy that it’s a perfect way to introduce kids to baking.

Ingredients

Creamy Peanut Butter
Sugar
Egg
Baking Soda
Salt
Vanilla
Coarse Sugar:for rolling

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

four photo collage of peanut butter cookies. top left picture is of the ingredients in the bow. top right picture is of the cookie dough. bottom left picture is of the cookie dough in balls on a cooking sheet. bottom right picture is of the cookies baked on a sheet

How to Make Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

Step #1.Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicon mat.

Step #3.Roll 1 tablespoon of dough into a ball, then roll in the coarse sugar before putting on the baking sheet.

Step #2.In a medium bowl, combine all the dough ingredients.

Step #4.Bake as desired.

Recipe FAQs

What is the best peanut butter to use when baking cookies?

For optimal results use creamy or crunchy peanut butter. Natural peanut butter isn’t the greatness in flourless cookies. The consistency changes too much. Stick with creamy or crunchy.

How long should I bake flourless peanut butter cookies?

I like a soft cookie over a hard, crisp one. Watch carefully until the edges of the cookie are set. If you want a chewier cookie bake for 10 minutes and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing. If you’d like a crunchier cookie bake for 12 to 13 minutes.

What is the best way to freeze baked cookies?

I like to place the cookies on a baking sheet and freeze until solid so they won’t stick to each other in the freezer. Then, place in an airtight container with parchment between each layer. The taste is best if eaten in 3 months in the freezer-but mine usually don’t last that long.

top view of peanut butter cookies on a cooling rack next to 2 glasses of milk

Expert Tips

If the dough seems too sticky or soft, chill it in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before scooping and baking. This makes it easier to handle and shape.
Use a cookie scoop. You’ll get cookies that are the same size and shape, plus they’ll bake evenly.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.