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Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

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These Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies are a simple, delicious treat made with almond flour, natural peanut butter, and maple syrup. Perfectly sweetened and naturally gluten-free, they bake quickly into soft, chewy cookies with a classic crisscross fork pattern on top. Ideal for a quick snack or dessert, these cookies are dairy-free and vegan-friendly.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • Salt to taste (optional)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (crunchy or smooth)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, natural peanut butter, maple syrup, and salt if using. Stir until the mixture forms a cohesive dough ball, indicating the ingredients are thoroughly blended.
  3. Shape the cookies: Scoop out about 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough per cookie and roll each portion into a ball. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 1/2 inches apart to allow room for spreading. Use a fork to gently press down each ball, creating a crisscross pattern on top.
  4. Bake: Place the baking sheet on the center rack of the oven and bake for 12 minutes. The cookies should be set but slightly soft when done.
  5. Cool: Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them firm up to the perfect texture.

Notes

  • Use almond flour for a gluten-free option.
  • Natural peanut butter, whether crunchy or smooth, works equally well.
  • Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup according to taste.
  • Cookies will firm up as they cool, so avoid overbaking to keep them chewy.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Find it online: https://recipethrive.com/vegan-peanut-butter-cookies-recipe/