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5 Ingredient Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 10 cookies
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These 5 Ingredient Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies are a quick and easy treat perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without gluten. Soft and chewy with a rich peanut butter flavor, they are topped with a drizzle of melted dark chocolate for an irresistible finish. Ready in under 20 minutes, these cookies require minimal ingredients and no flour, making them a delicious and simple dessert option.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2/3 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg

Chocolate Drizzle

  • 1 cup dark chocolate, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the cookies. This step is crucial for even cooking.
  2. Mix the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, coconut sugar, vanilla extract, and egg. Use a rubber spatula or a large spoon to mix until the dough is smooth and well incorporated.
  3. Roll the Dough: Using a cookie scoop or your hands, portion out the dough and roll it into roughly 2-inch diameter balls. Place these dough balls onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly.
  4. Press with a Fork: Take the back of a fork and gently press down on each dough ball to flatten it and create a classic criss-cross design on top. This step also helps the cookies bake evenly.
  5. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Keep an eye on them as peanut butter cookies can quickly go from soft to overdone.
  6. Melt Dark Chocolate: While the cookies bake, melt the dark chocolate either using a double boiler or in the microwave. If microwaving, heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each to prevent burning.
  7. Decorate: Once the cookies have cooled slightly, drizzle the melted dark chocolate over the tops. Allow the chocolate to solidify at room temperature or place the cookies in the fridge briefly to speed up this process.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: After the chocolate has set, your flourless peanut butter cookies are ready to serve. Enjoy this quick, decadent treat!

Notes

  • Using coconut sugar adds a subtle caramel flavor and is a great alternative to white sugar.
  • You can substitute dark chocolate with semi-sweet or milk chocolate based on preference.
  • For a nut-free version, consider using sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter, but note this will alter flavor and texture.
  • Make sure not to overbake the cookies to keep them soft and chewy.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/5-ingredient-flourless-peanut-butter-cookies-recipe/