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Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies (Gluten-Free)

Last updated on September 2, 2020. Originally published March 29, 2020 28 Comments

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These Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies are easy to make with 4 ingredients in 15 minutes! These gluten-free peanut butter cookies are so good no one can tell they’re made without flour or butter!

overhead view of 6 flourless peanut butter cookies

I have been making this Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies recipe for over a decade now, and they are so simple and easy to make that you need to whip up a batch ASAP! 

I am usually more of a brownie or bar type of person, but these flourless peanut butter cookies had me at hello. They are gooey and peanut buttery and even can be dipped in chocolate for a little extra pizzaz!

Plus they’re easy to make with only 5 ingredients in 15 minutes! Are you running to the kitchen yet?

flourless peanut butter cookie cut in half

How to make Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

These gluten-free peanut butter cookies are made in one bowl and 15 minutes (from start to finish)! Let’s walk through the process together, and don’t forget to watch the video!

Combine Peanut Butter and Sugar

The first step in this flourless peanut butter cookie recipe is to combine the peanut butter and sugar. You can do this either by hand, with a hand-held mixer, or in a standing mixer! It’s completely up to you. 

You may need to warm the peanut butter. If your peanut butter is too hard to serve (if you store it in the fridge or use a more solid variety), gently warm it in the microwave until it’s soft enough to stir. Be careful not to overhead or you run the risk of cooking the egg when it’s added to the batter!

Add the egg, vanilla and sea salt

Next, add the rest of the ingredients and beat or stir until everything is combined. 

two photos showing how to make flourless peanut butter cookies

Measure and roll out dough

I recommend using a 1 TBS measuring spoon or cookie scoop to make these flourless peanut butter cookies. Measuring out the dough ensures that every cookie is the same size, which means they will all bake evenly! 

two photos showing how to make gluten-free peanut butter cookies

MAKE A CRISS CROSS PATTERN ON TOP

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the dough balls on top.  Use a fork to make a criss cross pattern on the top of each peanut butter cookie, gently pressing it down! 

WHY DO PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES HAVE FORK MARKS?

This flourless peanut butter cookie dough is denser than other cookie dough. Pressing the cookie dough down with a fork while making a criss cross pattern flattens the cookie dough and makes them bake more evenly. 

Bake

Note: Do NOT over bake! These flourless peanut butter cookies may not look completely done when you remove them from the oven. But they will cook more as they cool on the pan before being transferred to a wire rack.

So please don’t bake them longer than 10 minutes if you can help it (although be aware that all ovens are different and you need to know how warm/cool/normal yours bakes)!

two photos showing how to make flourless peanut butter cookies

Cool 

Once the cookies are removed from the oven, let them cool on the baking pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. 

overhead view of 4 flourless peanut butter cookies on a cooling rack

Dip in Chocolate

If desired, wait until the gluten-free peanut butter cookies are completely cool, then dip them in chocolate. To do this:

  1. Melt some chocolate chips or chopped chocolate in the microwave or in a double boiler over medium heat. 
  2. Line a large baking sheet with wax paper. 
  3. Dip half of each cookie into the melted chocolate, then place on the wax paper. 
  4. Let harden at room temperature or in the freezer. 
  5. If desired, drizzle a little extra chocolate over the dipped side for a pretty texture. 
  6. Enjoy!

a hand dipping a flourless peanut butter cookie in a bowl of melted chocolate

Store

Store these gluten-free peanut butter cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. If you add chocolate on top, be sure to let it harden completely before stacking them in a container. 

front view of a stack of 5 gluten-free peanut butter cookies dipped in chocolate

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies: Ingredients & Substitutions 

These gluten-free peanut butter cookies are made with ingredients you probably have on hand! Let’s chat about possible substitutions. 

  • Creamy peanut butter. choose your favorite peanut butter variety! Allergic to peanuts? Any nut or seed butter should work well in this recipe!
  • Sugar. Use granulated sugar or organic cane sugar for the best results. Note. I tired coconut sugar and it did not work. 
  • Chocolate. Drizzling chocolate on top of these cookies, or adding chocolate chips to the batter, is optional, but delicious! 

Can you make cookies with natural peanut butter?

I recommend using a peanut butter that is solid at room temperature to make these gluten-free peanut butter cookies. Some natural varieties do meet this requirement and can be used. 

overhead view of the ingredients in this flourless peanut butter cookie recipe

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If you’re looking for more gluten-free cookies, check these out!

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  • Turn these flourless peanut butter cookies into festive gluten-free peanut butter blossoms for Christmas!
  • These Almond Butter Blossoms are paleo and vegan!

front view of 6 flourless peanut butter cookies

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Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies (Gluten-Free)

Laura
These Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies are easy to make with 4 ingredients in 15 minutes! These gluten-free peanut butter cookies are so good no one can tell they're made without flour or butter!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 14 cookies
Calories 170.5 kcal

Equipment

  • measuring spoons
  • measuring cups
  • spatula
  • glass batter bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar*
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ½ cup chocolate chips (optional) mini or regular, or chopped chocolate
  • Extra chocolate to drizzle.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  • Mix together peanut butter and sugar.
  • Add egg, vanilla and salt and stir until combined.
  • If desired, mix in chocolate chips.
  • Roll 1 TBS portions of dough into balls and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. (or use a cookie scoop to scoop the dough onto the baking sheet)
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are just barely browned.
  • Let the cookies sit on the pan for 10 minutes before removing them to a wire rack to cool.
  • Enjoy!

Video

Notes

Ingredient Substitutions

  • Creamy peanut butter.Ā choose your favorite peanut butter variety! Allergic to peanuts? Any nut or seed butter should work well in this recipe!
  • Sugar.Ā Use granulated sugar or organic cane sugar for the best results.Ā Note.Ā I tired coconut sugar and it did not work.Ā 
  • Chocolate.Ā Drizzling chocolate on top of these cookies, or adding chocolate chips to the batter, is optional, but delicious!Ā 
Can you make cookies with natural peanut butter?
I recommend using a peanut butter that is solid at room temperature to make these gluten-free peanut butter cookies. Some natural varieties do meet this requirement and can be used.Ā 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 170.5kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5.8gFat: 11.3gSaturated Fat: 2.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.3gCholesterol: 13.3mgSodium: 43.6mgPotassium: 27.4mgFiber: 2.1gSugar: 11.6gVitamin A: 20IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.2mg
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  1. Brittany

    December 24, 2020 at 8:33 pm

    5 stars
    I didn’t change a thing, took out of oven at 10 mins and left on the cookie sheet for 3 more mins, then allowed to cool for 10 mins before covering half in chocolate. Only took 10 more mins to set in the freezer. Perfect. Fast. Sweet deliciousness.

    Reply
  2. Odalis

    August 9, 2020 at 3:03 pm

    I did the cookies, very good 😁

    Reply
  3. Meghan

    May 20, 2020 at 7:58 am

    Can I use stevia?

    Reply
    • Laura

      May 21, 2020 at 7:21 am

      I don’t recommend using stevia.

      Reply
      • Amanda Hoeve

        February 16, 2021 at 4:57 pm

        I used truvia and it tasted great! unless stevia and truvia are diff?

        Reply
  4. Caz

    May 5, 2020 at 3:13 pm

    Thanks so much for this delicious sounding recipe. I’m planning to make these tomorrow without egg (we’re running low and can’t get to the shops). Do you think these cookies will work if I replace the egg with flax seed?

    Reply
  5. Liz @ The Clean Eating Couple

    October 10, 2016 at 5:43 pm

    5 stars
    These look SO good!! I can’t wait to try them!

    Reply
    • Laura

      October 12, 2016 at 3:21 pm

      Thanks Liz! You will love them! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  6. Suzie from Munchkin Time

    September 24, 2016 at 3:59 am

    5 stars
    Thank you Laura for posting this amazing recipe. It look very delicious! – Suzie

    Reply
    • Laura

      September 24, 2016 at 6:13 pm

      Thank you Suzie! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  7. Cayanne Marcus @healthyezsweet

    September 23, 2016 at 5:05 pm

    Is there anything better than the peanut butter and chocolate combo?! These look divine

    Reply
    • Laura

      September 24, 2016 at 6:13 pm

      I can’t think of one thing better! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  8. Kristy from Southern In Law

    September 23, 2016 at 5:00 am

    These look amaaaazing! You can never go wrong with peanut butter – but especially not when drizzled with chocolate!

    Reply
    • Laura

      September 23, 2016 at 12:48 pm

      Yes and AMEN Kristy! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  9. Megan

    September 23, 2016 at 3:21 am

    My favourite cookies are these chocolate chip, m&m ones we used to buy from the bakery when I was a kid. I’ve bought them since but they just aren’t the same! They are smaller now and have less big chunks of chocolate.

    Reply
    • Laura

      September 23, 2016 at 12:47 pm

      Isn’t it so disappointing when someone takes your favorite food and changes it?! What a bummer! However…I think it sounds like you have a cookie-making adventure to embark on….to recreate your childhood faves! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  10. Alisa Fleming

    September 23, 2016 at 2:38 am

    This is one of my favorite cookie recipes! They’re almost too easy. I love how thick you made them šŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Laura

      September 23, 2016 at 12:46 pm

      Thick and doughy are the best kind of cookies (in my opinion)! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  11. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious

    September 22, 2016 at 11:02 pm

    You had me sold at peanut butter! I love the double dose of chocolate in these gooey cookies!

    Reply
    • Laura

      September 23, 2016 at 12:45 pm

      LOL! YES! I am always had when it comes to PB!

      Reply
  12. Julia

    September 22, 2016 at 7:19 pm

    They look so delish and easy! For the last couple of years, I’ve only had natural PB in the house, but I’m assuming commercial PB (like Skippy) would be better here? Teddie PB is kind of runny…let me know what you use! Thanks šŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Laura

      September 23, 2016 at 12:45 pm

      Hey Julia! I would definitely recommend a natural peanut butter that has a firmer texture. I have used Sprouts brand or Whole Foods 365 brand with great results! You don’t have to purchase sugar-laden varieties like skippy to make great cookies (yay)! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  13. Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen

    September 22, 2016 at 7:15 pm

    Oh man flourless pb cookies are amazing! And I love how quick they are too. That added chocolate drizzle is an awesome idea.

    Reply
    • Laura

      September 23, 2016 at 12:44 pm

      I agree Ashley! I’ve been making these for so so long! Perfect when you need a quick chocolate PB fix! (Which is like every day over here)! šŸ˜‰

      Reply
  14. monika

    September 22, 2016 at 11:26 pm

    Why is there an * by the sugar?

    Reply
    • Laura

      September 23, 2016 at 12:46 pm

      Thank you Monika! I meant to add a note about varieties of granulated sugar that could be used! I fixed it now! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  15. Jamie @ Dishing Out Health

    September 22, 2016 at 2:57 pm

    Swooning over that chocolate drizzle!! These cookies look like perfect little PB clouds! Can’t wait to try!

    Reply
    • Laura

      September 23, 2016 at 12:44 pm

      When in doubt…add more chocolate! šŸ˜‰

      Reply

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