Gluten-Free Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

Indulge in the timeless comfort of these Gluten-Free Classic Peanut Butter Cookies—crafted with just seven pantry-staple ingredients and ready in a snap! Perfectly chewy with a rich, nutty flavor, these cookies skip the flour but deliver on texture and taste, making them an ideal treat for those avoiding gluten. A quick preparation time of just 10 minutes makes this recipe wonderfully simple, while the signature crisscross fork pattern adds a homemade charm. These cookies are naturally gluten-free, irresistibly sweetened with a blend of granulated and brown sugars, and enhanced with a touch of vanilla for depth. Whether you're serving them at a party or enjoying them as a midday snack, their soft, peanut buttery goodness will have everyone reaching for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Packed brown sugar
• 1 Large egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir until fully mixed and creamy.

Step 3

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture, stirring until all ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 4

Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the dough, and fold them in until combined.

Step 5

Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

Step 6

Gently flatten each ball of dough with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern on top.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges start to firm up.

Step 8

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(504.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2287.6

Total Fat 123.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 186mg	0%
Sodium 2344.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 260.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.8g	0%
Total Sugars 230.5g
Protein 65.5g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 225.8mg	0%
Iron 5.7mg	0%
Potassium 1638.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.0%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 43.2%