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Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

Delightfully chewy and rich in peanut butter flavor, these Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies are easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while staying true to a vegan lifestyle.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 1 cup peanut butter Smooth or crunchy
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar White or cane sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances overall taste
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free oat flour if needed
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder Leavening agent
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda Adds rise
  • ½ teaspoon salt Adjust to ¼ teaspoon if using salted peanut butter
  • ¼ cup unsweetened non-dairy milk Adjust as needed for consistency

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and granulated sugar; mix until smooth using a hand mixer or a stand mixer.
  3. Add the vanilla extract, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and non-dairy milk to the mixture and combine well.
  4. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie, roll into balls, and place on the prepared baking tray, flattening them slightly with a fork.
  5. Sprinkle additional granulated sugar on top before baking for extra sweetness.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, checking for softness at 12 minutes and firmness at 14 minutes.
  2. Allow cookies to cool on the tray for 5 to 7 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

Experiment with mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months. For gluten-free, use gluten-free oat flour.