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a stack of easy flourless peanut butter cookies that can be made with or without chocolate chips. The top cookie has been broken in half to show the chewy interior.

Quick & Easy Peanut Butter Cookies (with Optional Chocolate Chips)

Chrysti Benner
These peanut butter cookies are quick and easy, and also gluten-free, since they're flourless. You can add chocolate chips for a bit of extra sweetness, too!
4.67 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Additional Time 2 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 18 -24 cookies
Calories 140 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup peanut butter (smooth)
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or piece of parchment paper.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer, beat together peanut butter and brown sugar until smooth.
  • Add in the egg, baking soda, and salt. Beat together for a minute or two until the mixture resembles cookie dough. Stir in the chocolate chips, if using, and mix just until combined.
  • Roll the dough into balls (I make mine about the size of a tablespoon of dough) and place on prepared baking sheet. If you aren't using chocolate chips, use the tines of a fork to press a cross-hatch pattern in the top of the cookie dough balls. If using chocolate chips, press the dough gently with the bottom of a drinking glass to flatten slightly.
  • Bake for 8-9 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to rest on the cookie sheet for a few minutes until you can gently transfer them to a cooling rack. Cool completely, then serve.

Notes

  • If you want this recipe to be truly gluten-free, make sure your peanut butter and chocolate chips are gluten-free.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-5 days.
  • Recipe makes 18-24 cookies.
Slightly adapted from Our Best Bites

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 143mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11g
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