Flourless Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
These Flourless Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies are a simple, quick, and delicious treat perfect for anyone avoiding flour. Made with creamy peanut butter, sugar, and egg, they are soft, chewy, and packed with peanut butter flavor, accented by optional mini chocolate chips for a delightful twist. Ready in just 30 minutes, they make a perfect easy-to-make snack or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional; mini chips recommended)
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cookie sheet with baking parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Make Cookie Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and egg. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated and the dough is smooth. You can use an electric mixer, stand mixer, or even mix by hand with a wooden spoon. If using, fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Using about one heaping tablespoon of cookie dough per cookie, roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place them spaced out on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a fork, creating a criss-cross pattern on top. Flatten to your preference—thicker cookies will stay soft while thinner ones will become crisper as they bake. Note that these cookies will not spread much while baking.
- Bake: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden on the edges but still soft in the center.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. This will help them set and achieve the perfect texture.
Notes
- For best results, use creamy peanut butter rather than chunky.
- Chocolate chips are optional but highly recommended for extra sweetness and texture.
- Do not expect these cookies to spread as traditional ones do; flatten before baking to achieve desired thickness.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free due to the lack of flour.
