Soft, chewy, Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies make the perfect pick-me-up snack. These easy peanut butter cookies are loaded with healthy fats and protein and are quite scrumptious.
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Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Are you looking for an easy gluten-free peanut butter cookie recipe? These flourless peanut butter cookies have only 7 ingredients, are naturally grain-free, and are high in healthy fats and protein.
They're light, fluffy, and delicious. The chocolate chips are optional, but we prefer to add them in.
This batch makes 24 cookies. The texture will vary depending on whether you can easily adjust the amount of cookies you want by cutting the recipe in half or doubling it. You can use coconut sugar or granulated sugar in this recipe.
I've also used honey and maple syrup. The texture will vary depending on whether you use maple syrup or honey.
To switch it up, you can also add different flavors of baking chips. Butterscotch chips are also incredible in this flourless peanut butter cookie recipe.
Why You’re Going to Love These Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Tastey - Fact: The irresistible combination of chocolate and peanut butter is a heavenly flavor match.
No Dough Chilling Required - The dough does not need to be chilled, which means you can go from mixing to baking without waiting.
Quick and Easy - It only takes 20 minutes to prepare and bake these gluten-free chocolate peanut butter cookies.
Completely Gluten-Free - Did I mention that this recipe is 100% gluten-free? Because it is, so everyone can enjoy these delicious treats!
Ingredients in Gluten-free peanut butter chocolate chip cookies Recipe
Peanut Butter - It is the cookie's base, providing structure, fat, and that yummy peanut butter flavor. It binds the ingredients together and gives the cookies a creamy, nutty taste. The peanut butter replaces the gluten-free flour blend in this recipe. Is peanut butter good for you? One study found that daily peanut consumption can reduce the overall risk of mortality by as much as 21% and decrease the incidence of heart disease by 38%.
Brown Sugar - Adds sweetness and moisture, contributing to the soft, chewy texture. Brown sugar also gives a slight caramel-like flavor due to its molasses content.
Granulated Sugar - Provides sweetness and helps in the spreading of the cookies during baking, so they get a nice, even texture.
Baking Soda - A leavening agent that helps the cookies rise, giving them a light and airy structure.
Egg - Works as a binding agent, holding all the ingredients together. It also helps in leavening and adds to the richness of the texture.
Vanilla Extract - Adds to the flavor of the cookies.
Chocolate Chips - Provide sweet, melty chocolate chunks in every bite, making the cookies irresistibly delicious and adding texture.
Equipment Needed for This Gluten-free peanut butter chocolate chip cookies Recipe
Mixing Bowls - Use a large mixing bowl for combining all the cookie ingredients properly.
Electric Mixer or Whisk - Needed to cream together the peanut butter and sugars effectively, which is crucial for the texture of the cookies.
Baking Sheet - Serves as the cooking surface for the cookies in the oven.
Parchment Paper or Silicone Baking Mat - Helps prevent the cookies from sticking to the baking sheet and helps with easy removal after baking.
Cookie Scoop or Spoon - Used to portion out the cookie dough onto the baking sheet, helping to keep the cookies uniform in size.
Wire Rack - Allows the cookies to cool evenly after baking, which helps set their texture and stops the baking process.
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How To Make Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
One of the things I love about these gluten free peanut butter chocolate chip cookies is that it takes about 5 minutes to prepare the dough and only 8-10 minutes to bake.
In less than 30 minutes, you will have two dozen amazing flourless peanut butter cookies, your house will smell divine, and you will only have one bowl and one spoon to clean up.
- Add peanut butter, sugar (or coconut sugar), vanilla, eggs (or flaxeggs), baking soda and salt to a medium mixing bowl.
- Mix until smooth and well combined.
- If desired, add chocolate chips or chopped chocolate.
- Stir until the chocolate chips are evenly incorporated.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop cookies into 2-inch dough balls onto your cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
- Bake as directed.
For the full list of ingredients and the instructions, please see the recipe card below.
Tips for Making the Best Gluten-free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
- If you want to make the dairy-free version, use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Always use cold butter from the fridge because it will help cookies stay compact and not spread while baking.
- Try to form evenly sized balls of cookie dough to ensure even baking.
- For the perfect texture, use natural creamy peanut butter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Store & Chill Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
You can serve gluten-free chocolate peanut butter cookies once they are cool enough to eat. One of the best ideas for serving is with a tall glass of milk.
You can store cookies covered at room temperature for 4 days in an airtight container. Or store it in the fridge for up to 7 days. You can also freeze cookies for up to 1 month.
Can I make these Egg-Free?
Yes, you can make these gluten-free peanut butter cookies egg-free. Simply mix 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed with 5 tablespoons of water. Let the mixture site for 10 minutes and then add it into the batter when it calls for eggs.
Is peanut butter gluten-free?
Peanuts are naturally gluten free so most peanut butter is gluten free too. However, it's best to check the labels to make sure there is no gluten whatsoever.
Do I need to chill the dough?
That's one of the best things about this recipe! You don't have to chill the dough at all.
What To Do If Your Cookies Didn't Spread?
If your gluten-free peanut butter chocolate chip cookies didn’t spread as expected, here are a few potential reasons:
Peanut Butter Consistency - If the peanut butter is too thick or not creamy enough, it might not allow the cookies to spread properly.
Overcrowded Baking Sheet - Placing too many dough balls too close together can hinder their ability to spread. Make sure to leave adequate space between each dough ball on your baking sheet.
Oven Temperature - An oven that’s not hot enough may not give the cookies enough heat to spread before setting. Ensure your oven is properly preheated to the recommended temperature, and consider using an oven thermometer to check accuracy.
Where do I buy peanut butter chips?
You can buy peanut butter chips in grocery stores and on Amazon, like these Reese's Peanut Butter Baking Chips or these Bulk-Sized Peanut Butter Drops.
Which peanut butter should I use?
We recommend you use an all-natural peanut butter that contains only peanuts and salt. We love Justin's Peanut Butter and Crazy Richard's Peanut Butter.
What Gluten-Free Chocolate Chips Do You Use In Your Cookies?
We love adding chocolate chips to these GF peanut butter chocolate chip cookies to transform them into Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Most chocolate chips and chocolate are gluten-free. Be sure to check ingredients and packaging as they may be processed in a facility that processes gluten ingredients.
Here are some of our favorite gluten-free chocolate chips:
- Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Chips
- Glick's Real Semi-Sweet Real Dark Chocolate Chips
- KakaoZon 85% Dark Chocolate Chips with Coconut Sugar
- Lieber's Vegan Semi-Sweet Real Chocolate Chips
- Pascha Organic Unsweetened 100% Cacao Chocolate Chips
For these gluten-free peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, you can use peanut butter, almond butter, or sunflower seed butter. We've also used a mix when we were low on one nut or seed butter.
More Gluten-Free Cookies:
- Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cookies
- Gluten-Free White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies
If you want to bake up a batch of these gluten-free peanut butter cookies, but you don't want to eat them all you can either share them (sharing is caring) or freeze them.
Because of the natural oils, these cookies freeze really well and don't get too dry after you defrost them. You can also freeze the dough and defrost for an easy make-ahead option.
View our step-by-step video for this recipe on YouTube.
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft, chewy, Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies make the perfect pick-me-up cookie, or snack. These easy peanut butter cookies are loaded with healthy fats and protein and are quite scrumptious.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-natural creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (about 8 oz) of gluten-free, dairy-free chocolate chips (or your favorite chocolate bar chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, with a spoon, mix peanut butter, sugar, vanilla, eggs, baking soda and salt until smooth and well combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Roll or drop cookies into 2-inch dough balls onto your cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Tap the tops to flatten slightly.
- Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes. The cookies may look a little underdone, but they will continue to cook once you remove them from the oven.
- Cool on the cookie sheet for at least 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- Egg-Free Option: Combine 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed + 5 tablespoons water, let sit for 10 minutes. Stir, and then add into the mixture when it calls for the eggs.
- Coconut Sugar Substitute: Replace the coconut sugar with equal parts granulated sugar or brown sugar.
- Peanut Free Option: If you can't do peanuts you can use almond butter or cashew butter in this gluten-free peanut butter cookie recipe.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1 cookieAmount Per Serving: Calories: 119Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 153mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 4g
This nutrition info is based on the exact ingredients and brands used at the time. It may not be 100% accurate. Please check your ingredients nutrition labels.
Related: If your kids love peanut butter, you can make them easy homemade gluten-free Uncrustables!
Did you make these gluten-free peanut butter chocolate chip cookies? Please leave a comment letting me know what you thought.
Kristina
Mmm, these sound SO tasty good, and look amazingly soft and fluffy! yum!
Nicole Dawson
Growing up, I could never have enough PB & chocolate chip cookies. Now we can't do the PB, but I sure wish I could. These look so fluffy.
chrystal
You can also make these cookies with SunButter 🙂 My youngest can't do peanuts/pb so we make them with SunButter for her.
Best,
Chrystal
Alisa Fleming
Ooh, I love this riff on a classic. They are serious perfection! My husband has issues with all types of ingredients, but this is something he can eat!
Maria
Cookies are very delicious and simple to make! Thank you very much!
chrystal
Hi Maria,
I am so glad you liked them! Thank you for stopping by to let me know.
Best,
Chrystal
Natalie
These cookies look so delicious and perfect with a glass of milk ♥
chrystal
Thank you Natalie!
Best,
Chrystal
Pam
can these be made as a pan cookie?
chrystal
Hi Pam,
I haven't tried making it into a pan cookie, but I'd imagine it would work. Please let me know if you try.
Best,
Chrystal
Elisa
Hi Chrystal,
Do these cookies turn out soft after baked or are they firm? I like a hard cookie, but everytime I bake a flourless peanut butter cookie, they turn out very soft.
chrystal
They are pretty firm. You can also cook them 1-2 minutes longer to make them a little crunchier.
Best,
Chrystal
Elisa
Would the texture of these cookies be the same if I used honey or maple syrup instead of sugar?
chrystal
I think they'd be softer, but I'm not sure. I havent' tried either in this recipe.
Best,
Chrystal
Hamna
hi, you said you swapped honey and maple syrup in the recipe before, I was wondering how much honey you used? Thanks.
chrystal
I used the exact same amount, by volume (not weight).
Best,
Chrystal