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Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

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These Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies are a simple, delicious treat made with creamy peanut butter, pure maple syrup, and a few wholesome ingredients. They are naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and perfect for a quick snack or dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth without refined sugars.

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 your oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, and sea salt until well combined. The mixture will be runny and lumpy initially but will thicken as you continue mixing.
  3. Chill Dough: Refrigerate the dough for at least 15-20 minutes to help it firm up, making it easier to shape.
  4. Shape Cookies: Using a medium cookie scoop, place balls of dough approximately 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each ball with a fork in a crisscross pattern to about 1/4 inch thickness in the center; edges can remain a bit thicker.
  5. Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are very lightly golden but the cookies remain slightly underbaked in the center for optimal softness.
  6. Cool Completely: Allow the cookies to cool fully on the baking sheet; they will firm up as they cool for the perfect chewy texture.

Notes

  • Use creamy peanut butter that is not too runny for best texture.
  • Refrigerating the dough is essential to prevent spreading during baking.
  • For a nut-free alternative, try sunflower seed butter.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • These cookies are naturally gluten-free but ensure your ingredients are certified gluten-free if needed.

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