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Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

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These Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies are a simple, wholesome treat made with creamy peanut butter, natural maple syrup, and just a few other ingredients. They are lightly sweetened, gluten-free, and perfect for enjoying a guilt-free snack with a chewy texture and rich peanut flavor.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 1/4 cups Creamy peanut butter (not too runny)
  • 1/2 cup Maple syrup
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp Sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, and sea salt if using. Whisk the ingredients well. The mixture will appear runny and lumpy initially but will thicken as you continue mixing.
  3. Chill Dough: Refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 15 to 20 minutes. This step helps the dough firm up, making it easier to handle and shape.
  4. Shape Cookies: Using a medium cookie scoop, portion out balls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each dough ball gently with a fork in a crisscross pattern to approximately 1/4 inch thickness at the center; edges may remain slightly thicker, which is normal.
  5. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. They should be just lightly golden at the edges and appear slightly underbaked in the center.
  6. Cool Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. They will firm up as they cool, resulting in a chewy but set texture.

Notes

  • Use creamy peanut butter that is not too runny for best results in dough consistency.
  • Refrigeration time is important to avoid spreading of cookies during baking.
  • These cookies are naturally gluten-free and can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs or a suitable egg replacer, though texture may vary.
  • Do not overbake; the cookies will look slightly underbaked when done to preserve softness.

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