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Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

Amy
These vegan peanut butter cookies are a dream come true for anyone craving a sweet, nutty treat. Plus, they’re ready in under an hour—just 40 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of baking for a batch of pure indulgence.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 20

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup coconut oil, soft but not melted
  • ½ cup cane sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter* see note
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, combine the flaxseed and water and set aside to thicken for 5 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, combine the coconut oil, cane sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla. Stir in the flaxseed mixture and mix well.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  • Scoop dough using a 2-inch cookie scoop and roll into balls with your hands. The dough should be on the dry side. If it’s too dry and crumbly to work with, add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it comes together. Flatten slightly and place on the baking sheet. Use a fork to make cross-hatch marks. Bake for 12 to 13 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Keyword cookies, dessert, peanut butter, plant-based, vegan
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