The rich, nutty smell of peanut butter cookies baking always makes me feel at home. For me, these flourless peanut butter cookies are all about those cozy moments of enjoying something warm and freshly baked. This recipe is so simple and captures that comforting, homemade goodness without needing a bunch of ingredients or effort.
What makes this flourless peanut butter cookies truly special is its simplicity. With just four basic ingredients, eggs, granulated sugar, peanut butter, and baking powder, you can create a batch of cookies that are both tender and flavorful.
The absence of flour not only makes them naturally gluten-free but also intensifies the peanut butter flavor, resulting in a treat that's rich and satisfying. Over the years, I've experimented with various additions, but I always return to this classic combination for its pure, comforting peanut butter goodness.
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⭐Why You'll Love This Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
- Quick and Easy: With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up a batch in no time, making them ideal for spontaneous cravings or last-minute gatherings.
- Naturally Gluten-Free: These cookies are perfect for those with gluten sensitivities, allowing everyone to enjoy them without worry.
- Rich Peanut Butter Flavor: The simplicity of the ingredients allows the peanut butter to shine, delivering a deep, nutty taste that's both comforting and delicious.
🧾Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies Ingredients
Here’s the breakdown of what’s in this Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies recipe:
- Eggs: I always use large eggs because they provide just the right amount of structure and moisture for these cookies. They help bind everything together perfectly without the need for flour.
- Granulated Sugar: This simple touch of sweetness balances out the richness of the peanut butter. I love how it adds just enough sweetness without overpowering that classic peanut butter flavor.
- Peanut Butter: Smooth peanut butter is my go-to. It makes the cookies creamy and cohesive, with that unmistakable peanutty goodness shining through. Plus, it’s so easy to work with!
- Baking Powder: It may seem like a lot, but the tablespoon of baking powder gives these cookies the perfect lift. Even without flour, it helps them stay light and tender instead of dense.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you to visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
1. Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until smooth and slightly pale. Add the peanut butter and baking powder, stirring until the mixture forms a cohesive dough.
2. Portion the Cookies: Use a tablespoon to portion out the dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 5 cm (2 inches) apart.
3. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C/320°F fan-forced) and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops appear slightly cracked.
4. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensuring that your eggs and peanut butter are at room temperature helps them combine more smoothly, resulting in a uniform dough.
Monitor Baking Time: Keep a close eye on the cookies as they bake; removing them when the edges are set but the centers are still soft will yield a chewier texture.
Storage: Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain their freshness and softness.
🥜More Peanut Butter Recipes to Try!
If you’re enjoying these Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies, you’ll definitely love these delicious peanut butter recipes:
- Peanut Butter Bars
- 3 Ingredients Peanut Butter Balls
- Peanut Butter Fudge
- Peanut Butter Balls
- Peanut Butter Mousse
- 3 Ingredients Peanut Butter Cookies
- Buckeye
- Bajadera
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📖 Recipe
Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 Eggs
- 60 g Granulated Sugar
- 250 g Peanut Butter
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C/320°F fan-forced) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar using a hand mixer until the mixture is smooth and slightly pale.
- Add the peanut butter and baking powder to the bowl. Stir until all ingredients are well combined and form a cohesive dough.
- Scoop out portions of the dough using a tablespoon and place them on the prepared baking sheet, making sure to space them approximately 5 cm (2 inches) apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops appear slightly cracked.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Sandra says
Delicious flourless peanut butter cookies! Love how simple and rich they are. Perfect gluten-free treat!