Classic Peanut Butter Cookies (Gluten-free)
These homemade GF Peanut Butter Cookies are soft and definitely melt in your mouth. They are chewy and fully packed with peanut butter flavor. With simple ingredients and easy to make, they're perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1 stick room temperature
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk together gluten-free all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar until smooth and pale with an electric mixer or in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add peanut butter and mix until well incorporated.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract. Add the dry ingredients and beat until well incorporated.
- Let the dough chill covered, in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Let the dough soft 10 minutes. Roll the dough into balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten cookies with a fork in a criss-cross pattern.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Keep in mind that all ovens are different.
- Let cool before removing. The cookies are very fragile; they need to be set up before being removed.
Notes
Store the cookies covered at room temperature for 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can freeze them in an air-tight container or freezer bag.