Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Who doesn't love the smell of freshly-baked cookies coming from their oven? Whether it's for a special occasion or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, everyone loves indulging in a few cookies. However, this treat does not have to be unhealthy; instead, why not try making some delicious peanut butter cookies?

While most desserts are loaded with fats and refined sugars, there is a way to make treats that are much healthier. With some simple substitutions and a few fresh ingredients, you can make something truly special. Peanut butter cookies are an ideal homemade snack that contains three basic wholesome ingredients – so you can eat guilt-free!

Peanut butter cookies are the perfect addition to any afternoon tea or special event. Easy enough for even beginner bakers to try their hand at, these delicious treats require minimal effort and time but create maximum impact. So get your baking supplies ready and let's start making these scrumptious peanut butter cookies!

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies 

As we mentioned above, this easy-to-make peanut butter cookie recipe only requires 3 key ingredients: 

• 200g Skinny Peanut Butter (Crunchy or smooth) 
• 175g Golden Caster Sugar
• 1 Large Egg

Did you know... 

Our Skinny Peanut Butter is a fan-favourite healthier alternative, which is completely free of palm oil, GMO, Trans fats, Gluten-free and contains no added sugars. Made from 100% pure peanuts, it's the ideal peanut butter to include in this easy-to-make recipe. 

We highly suggest using our Crunchy Peanut Butter, however, we also have a wide range of peanut butter flavour options whether you like smooth & creamy peanut butter, or you want to be experimental and try our Cookie Dough Peanut Butter. 

How To Make Peanut Butter Cookies

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180c/ 160c fan/ gas mark 4 and line two baking trays with baking parchment paper.

Step 2: In a medium bowl, add the natural peanut butter and sugar and mix with a wooden spoon until combined. 

Step 3: Scoop the dough into small balls and place them on the baking sheet

Step 4: Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 5: Remove from oven and let cool before serving.

In Skinny Food Co fashion, we often try and provide healthy alternative recipes to popular dishes, and this peanut butter cookie recipe is no exception. 

We also have created a vegan alternative that ditches the egg and creates a delicious vegan peanut butter cookies recipe. 

 Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies 

Ingredients

• 75g Vegetable Margarine 
• 50g Skinny Smooth Peanut Butter 
• 100g Soft Brown Sugar 
• 100g Plain Flour (or almond flour) 

Much like our non-vegan version, this recipe is straightforward and simple to make. 

Method:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180c/ 160c fan/ gas mark 4

Step 2: Place all wet and dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix together until a dough is formed.

Step 23: Once the dough forms, begin breaking the dough into balls, by taking chunks of dough and rolling them in the palm of your hand.

Step 34: Place the balls of dough on a baking tray that has been lined with parchment paper 

Step 5: Bake for 10-12 minutes