Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies
These gluten-free peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy, and made with simple pantry ingredients like peanut butter, almond flour, and maple syrup. They come together quickly, and are naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free. A simple, satisfying cookie recipe you’ll want to keep on repeat for an easy homemade treat.
Servings 12 cookies (1 dozen)
Ingredients
- 1 pasture-raised egg
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup organic peanut butter (no added sugar, I like Santa Cruz)
- ¾ cup almond flour
- Cinnamon a few pinches
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- Flakey sea salt to top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, maple syrup, melted and cooled coconut oil, vanilla extract, and peanut butter until smooth.
- Add the almond flour, cinnamon, and baking soda. Fold until fully combined, pressing out any clumps of almond flour as needed.
- Using a cookie scoop or two spoons, portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheet to make 12 cookies.
- Use a fork to gently flatten each cookie. Rotate the fork 90 degrees and press again to create the classic crisscross pattern. Sprinkle with flaky salt, if desired.
- Bake for 8–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before serving.
To Store:
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- For longer storage, freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months and thaw at room temperature before enjoying.
Notes
Swaps & Substitutions:
- Peanut butter: Substitute creamy almond butter or cashew butter.
- Almond flour: Almond meal can be used, but the cookies will be denser.
- Maple syrup: Substitute honey in equal amounts.
- Coconut oil: Use melted butter or ghee if dairy-free is not needed.
- Cinnamon: Omit or add extra to taste.
- Flaky sea salt: Optional, but recommended for flavor.