Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Kids and grown-ups alike can gobble up this simple peanut butter chocolate chip cookie recipe because it's not like most others—it doesn't include flour. They're super soft and chewy, gluten-free peanut butter chocolate chip cookies with just five simple ingredients that young chefs could whip up for an after-school treat. They're good for holiday parties and cookie swaps, too.

Ingredients of Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky, your preference)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chocolate chips

How to Make Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Step 1:

To make these flourless peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of peanut butter, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until all the ingredients are well incorporated, then fold in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips. Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, form dough balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 2:

Gently press down on each ball with a fork to create a crisscross pattern on top. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may appear slightly underbaked, but they'll firm up as they cool. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 3:

Once cooled, enjoy these delicious gluten-free peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, perfect as an after-school snack, a holiday party treat, or for a cookie swap.