Absolutely The Best Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Forget everything you thought you knew about gluten-free peanut butter cookies! These aren't your grandma's dry, gritty disappointments. This recipe delivers light, rich, and unbelievably delicious cookies that even peanut butter cookie purists will adore. A big, fat momma approved! (And that's saying something!) Adapted from Catherine's recipe, these cookies are perfect for anyone, celiac or not. Get ready for the BEST peanut butter cookie experience of your life!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 74.1 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.8 (30 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Absolutely The Best Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) softened margarine
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • As part of 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • As part of 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • As part of 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour

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How to Make Absolutely The Best Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened margarine and ¾ cup granulated sugar and ¾ cup packed brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Use a stand mixer or hand mixer with strong beaters.
  3. Beat in 1 large egg and 1 cup creamy peanut butter until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on medium-high speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
  7. Place balls 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Optionally, press the cookies with a fork for classic criss-cross pattern.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
  10. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

36g

Fat

3g

Carbs

3g

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