Description
Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies – Soft, chewy, and packed with rich peanut flavor, these vegan peanut butter cookies are simple to make and utterly irresistible. Perfect for a quick snack, dessert, or a gift for friends, they use easy-to-find ingredients and bake in under 30 minutes. With tips for substitutions, storage, and serving, this recipe ensures every bite is a delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup maple syrup or coconut sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons plant-based milk (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until dough forms.
- Add plant-based milk if dough is too dry.
- Scoop dough into balls, place on baking sheet, and flatten slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with crushed peanuts or drizzle vegan chocolate.
- Dough can be chilled for firmer cookies.
- Experiment with cinnamon, nutmeg, or chocolate chips for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12–14
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg