Healthier Vegan/GF Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are my family's favorite dessert that I bake. They are made with ingredients like peanut butter and coconut sugar for a healthier, vegan, and gluten free cookie, although you won't taste the difference. Definitely give this recipe a try!

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Prep time: 15mins
Cook time: 15mins
Serves or Makes: 12 cookies

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ingredients

  • 3 tbsp peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 3/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp plant milk of your choice, (I used oat)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon gluten free flour blend, (I used Bob's Red Mill 1:1 GF flour)
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • coarse salt, for sprinkling

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

  • Step 2

    In a medium bowl add the peanut butter, melted coconut oil, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.

  • Step 3

    Add the coconut sugar and whisk again.

  • Step 4

    Pour in your plant milk of choice, whisking until the mixture is smooth.

  • Step 5

    Add the salt, baking soda, and gluten free flour. Fold to form a dough.

  • Step 6

    Fold in the dark chocolate chips.

  • Step 7

    Use a 1 1/2 tbsp sized scoop to scoop the cookie dough onto a parchment lined cookie sheet.

  • Step 8

    Bake the cookies for about 15 minutes or until they are golden brown on the edges.

  • Step 9

    Sprinkle with coarse salt to taste.

  • Step 10

    Enjoy!