Description
These ultra-fudgy, flourless peanut butter cookies are a 5-ingredient dessert ready in just 15 minutes. Naturally gluten-free and rich with a brownie-like texture, they are the perfect quick treat for any sweet craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter (standard commercial brands like Jif or Skippy)
- ½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar (dark brown sugar preferred)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt (plus flaky sea salt for topping)
- ½ cup (85g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. If using dark pans, reduce temperature to 325°F (160°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and brown sugar. Cream them together until smooth and well combined, resembling thick cookie dough.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is glossy and smooth.
- Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed. Save a few chips for topping if desired.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each cookie. Flatten each cookie gently to about ½ inch thick.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes. The cookies should look slightly underdone with soft centers when removed from the oven.
- Immediately sprinkle flaky sea salt on top of the hot cookies.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use standard creamy peanut butter; natural peanut butter makes cookies too greasy. Do not overbake, as they continue to cook on the hot pan. Flaky sea salt is essential for flavor contrast. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
Keywords: flourless peanut butter cookies, gluten-free cookies, 5-ingredient dessert, fudgy cookies, quick dessert, peanut butter treats