Description
These soft and chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are quick to make, using simple plant-based ingredients to deliver a warm, nutty flavor and perfect texture. Ideal for last-minute cravings, this recipe is easy, customizable, and friendly to various diets.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup natural peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1/4 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, plant-based butter, brown sugar, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), vanilla extract (natural), and natural gelling agent. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and creamy. These wet ingredients are the foundation for flavor and texture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Mixing dry ingredients separately ensures even distribution so that your cookies rise perfectly and have balanced seasoning.
- Bring It All Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, gently folding until a pliable dough forms. Avoid over-mixing to keep the texture tender yet sturdy enough to hold shape while baking.
- Shape and Bake: Roll dough into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place them spaced well apart on your baking sheet. Gently press each ball with a fork in a crisscross pattern to flatten slightly. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack. This helps them set and keeps them chewy on the inside.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for easier blending and uniform dough.
- Don’t overbake; remove cookies when edges are just golden for best chew.
- Chill the dough for 15-20 minutes if time permits to improve shaping and texture.
- Adjust brown sugar to customize sweetness without losing moisture or softness.
- Store cookies with a slice of bread in an airtight container to maintain moisture longer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, plant-based cookies, soft cookies, chewy cookies, quick baking, vegan cookies
