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Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

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These Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies are a simple, wholesome treat made with creamy peanut butter, natural maple syrup, and just a few ingredients. Perfectly soft and subtly sweet, they’re an easy, nutritious snack or dessert for any time of day.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 1/4 cups creamy peanut butter (not too runny)
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, and sea salt if using. Whisk vigorously. The mixture will start out runny and lumpy but will thicken as you mix thoroughly.
  3. Chill Dough: Refrigerate the dough for at least 15-20 minutes. This step firms up the dough, making it easier to handle and shaping.
  4. Shape Cookies: Use a medium cookie scoop to portion out dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball gently with a fork in a crisscross pattern to around 1/4 inch thickness in the center, leaving edges slightly thicker.
  5. Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until the edges are just beginning to turn lightly golden, but the centers remain a bit underbaked to keep softness.
  6. Cool Completely: Allow the cookies to cool fully on the baking sheet. They will firm up as they cool, providing the perfect chewy texture.

Notes

  • Use creamy peanut butter that isn’t too runny for best texture.
  • Refrigeration of dough is key for easier shaping and better results.
  • Don’t overbake; slightly underbaked centers create a soft cookie.
  • You can omit the sea salt if you prefer less salty sweetness.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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