I’m always looking for lighter versions of my favorite treats. I don’t crave sweets constantly, but when a sweet tooth hits I want a dessert that won’t undo the work I do with exercise and a mostly clean diet. These flourless peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are the perfect solution.
The Best Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Peanut butter: Choose a natural, salted variety with no added sugar when possible. I haven’t tested this with sweetened or crunchy peanut butter. If your natural peanut butter is very runny, stir it and chill briefly before using.
Egg: One large egg binds the cookies and adds fat and moisture. The egg does not need to be at room temperature for this recipe.
Coconut sugar: This adds a caramel-like sweetness, but regular cane sugar can be substituted if you prefer.
Baking soda: A small amount helps the cookies rise slightly and prevents them from flattening completely while baking.
Chocolate chips: Semisweet is my preference, but milk or dark chocolate chips work well too.
How to Make These Flour-Free Peanut Butter Cookies
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, egg, coconut sugar (or cane sugar), and baking soda. Stir until just combined — a wooden spoon or a whisk works fine; no mixer needed.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Scoop portions of dough and roll into balls with your hands. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and gently press each ball down with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the tops are slightly golden at the edges.
Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet or a wire rack before serving. They will firm up as they cool, so don’t worry if they appear soft when you remove them from the oven.
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Wire cooling rack to speed up cooling and keep cookies crisp on the bottom.
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📖 Recipe
Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ashley Boyd
10 mins
10 mins
20 mins
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural peanut butter (only peanuts and salt)
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar (or regular cane sugar)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, baking soda, and egg. Stir until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a small amount to top the cookies if desired.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, form dough into balls and roll briefly in your hands to smooth. Place each ball on the baking sheet spaced evenly. Press each ball down slightly and, if desired, press a few extra chips onto the tops.
- Bake 10–12 minutes, until the edges begin to brown. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool completely — they firm up as they cool.
Notes
Nutrition
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Calories: 89 kcal
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