Craving a sweet treat but want to keep it healthy? These 5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are your answer! They are incredibly simple to make, naturally gluten-free, and free from refined sugars, so you can indulge without the guilt.
Why You'll Love These Cookies
- Minimal Ingredients: Just five simple ingredients are all you need.
- Healthy Indulgence: Made with coconut sugar, they are refined sugar-free.
- Naturally Gluten-Free: Perfect for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Easy and Quick: Ready in under 30 minutes, from start to finish.
- Perfect Texture: Soft and chewy on the inside with slightly crispy edges.
Simple Ingredients, Amazing Flavor
This recipe uses:
- Coconut sugar: For sweetness without refined sugars.
- Eggs: To bind the ingredients.
- Vanilla Extract: For flavor.
- Salt: To balance the sweetness.
- Peanut Butter: A generous amount of creamy peanut butter for that rich flavor.
- Chocolate Chips: Because no cookie is complete without them.
Baking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut sugar and eggs until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and salt, whisking to combine.
- Add the creamy peanut butter, mixing until well blended. The mixture should be smooth. Mix in the chocolate chips evenly.
- For perfectly mounded cookies, chill the dough for about 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes if your peanut butter is soft. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Tips for the Best Cookies
- Peanut Butter: The consistency of your peanut butter can affect the dough. If it is softer, chilling the dough longer will help.
- Chocolate Chips: Use your favorite kind or even add some chopped nuts.
- Storage: These cookies will last at room temperature for about four days or in the freezer for up to three months.
These peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are sure to become your new go-to healthy treat. Perfect for a quick dessert, a weekend baking project, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Enjoy!