Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
These gluten free peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy, and full of rich peanut flavor. Easy to make, naturally gluten free, and perfect for dessert or snacks anytime.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup Peanut butter, smooth or crunchy
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup White sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
Preheat oven
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix wet ingredients
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, brown sugar, white sugar, egg, and vanilla. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Add dry ingredients
- Add baking soda and salt to the mixture. Stir until fully combined.
Fold in chocolate
- If using chocolate chips, fold them into the dough evenly with a spatula.
Shape cookies
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place on prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
Flatten cookies
- Gently press each cookie with a fork in a crisscross pattern to flatten slightly.
Bake
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
Cool cookies
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to cooling rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use smooth peanut butter for creamy texture
- Do not overbake to keep cookies soft and chewy
- Store in airtight container for 3–4 days or freeze for later
- Add chocolate chips for extra sweetness