Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

Recipe Title: Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

Tags: cookies, dessert, flourless, peanut butter, expert

Estimated Calories: 450 kcal per serving

Ingredients:

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Optional: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated. If desired, fold in the mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
3. Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for about 30 minutes. This helps firm up the dough, making it easier to handle.
4. Shape the Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop out the dough and roll it into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each ball. Gently flatten each ball with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern on the top.
5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The center may look slightly underbaked but will firm up as they cool.
6. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes:

• These cookies are rich and chewy with a delightful peanut butter flavor. Adjust sugar to taste if you prefer a less sweet cookie.
• For a nut-free variation, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.