Almond flour peanut butter cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich, nutty flavors of almond flour and peanut butter. They are a great alternative to traditional cookies, especially for those looking for dairy-free, gluten-free options or wanting to reduce their carb intake.
Just 4 ingredients make these delicious almond flour peanut butter cookies. If you are a lover of peanut butter, these cookies are for you. The Chief Taster described them as "like eating a spoonful of peanut butter".
The inside of these cookies is typically moist and chewy due to the high fat content in both the almond flour and peanut butter. This moisture gives the cookies a tender bite, different from the more crumbly texture of traditional wheat flour cookies.
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Why You Will Love These Cookies
Made with almond flour, these cookies are naturally gluten-free, making them a great option for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.
With just a few simple ingredients, these cookies are easy to whip up, even for novice bakers.
The dough comes together quickly, and they bake in just about 10-12 minutes, meaning you can enjoy fresh cookies in no time.
You can easily customize the recipe by adding chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or a sprinkle of sea salt on top.
Ingredients
Only 4 ingredients are used in this cookie recipe.
- Almond Flour - Made from finely ground almonds, almond flour provides a rich, buttery flavor and a moist, chewy texture to the cookies.
- Peanut Butter - Adds a creamy, nutty flavor and helps to bind the cookies together. Natural peanut butter without added sugars or oils is often preferred for a healthier option.
- Sweetener - we used brown monkfruit sweetener but any other sugar free sweetener can be substituted.
- Vanilla Extract - Enhances the flavor of the cookies.
How to Make Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies
This is a quick and easy cookie recipe to make.
Place all ingredients in a bowl and form a dough.
Form into balls and place on a parchment paper lined baking tray.
Use a fork to press down on the balls.
Bake and cool.
Storage
Store the keto peanut butter cookies in an airtight container to maintain their moisture and prevent them from becoming stale. They can be kept at room temperature for up to 5-7 days.
Recipe Tips
Ensure that the peanut butter is soft and slightly runny before use.
If the cookie dough mixture is too dry when combining, add a touch more peanut butter to bind it. Or you could add an egg.
Keep a close eye on the cookies as they bake. Almond flour cookies can go from perfectly baked to overdone quickly. They are done when the edges are golden brown.
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Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies
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Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup almond flour
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup brown monkfruit sweetener or other low carb sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F degrees and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Place all the ingredients into a large mixing bowl and mix into a dough. Using your clean hands to work the mixture into a dough works too!
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop out small portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and flatten them slightly with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
- Bake the cookies for about 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown around the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutrition
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