Flourless Peanut Butter Chewy (Printable View)

Irresistibly soft and chewy peanut butter treats made with just three simple ingredients, gluten-free and quick to make.

# What You Need:

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01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter (unsweetened or lightly sweetened)
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend the peanut butter, sugar, and egg until smooth and fully combined.
03 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Arrange them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Gently flatten each dough ball with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
05 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until edges are set and tops begin to crack.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Three ingredients you probably already have hiding in your kitchen.
  • They bake in under twelve minutes, so you can go from craving to cookie in no time.
  • Naturally gluten-free without any weird substitutes or chalky aftertaste.
  • The texture is soft in the center with just enough chew at the edges.
02 -
  • These cookies look underbaked when you pull them out. I panicked the first time and left them in too long, they turned into peanut butter rocks. Pull them when the edges are just set.
  • Don't refrigerate the dough. It makes rolling the balls nearly impossible. Mix and bake right away.
  • If your peanut butter is the natural kind with oil on top, stir it really well before measuring or the dough will be too dry.
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop to keep them all the same size so they bake evenly. I learned this after ending up with some burnt and some raw in the same batch.
  • If you want a deeper flavor, brown the edges slightly by baking for an extra minute. Just watch them closely.
  • Press the fork into a little sugar before making the crisscross pattern. It keeps the dough from sticking and adds a subtle sparkle on top.
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