Description

Delicious and easy-to-make Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies that are perfect for a quick treat. These cookies combine rich cocoa and creamy peanut butter, sweetened naturally with maple syrup or honey, and use almond or oat flour for a gluten-free option. With optional chocolate chips or chopped peanuts for extra texture, these cookies are baked to perfection, offering a moist and chewy bite with every morsel.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
1/4 cup almond flour or oat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Optional Ingredients

1/4 cup chocolate chips or chopped peanuts

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, cocoa powder, and maple syrup. Stir the mixture thoroughly until it becomes smooth and well incorporated.
Add Dry Ingredients: To the smooth mixture, add almond flour, baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix all these ingredients together until a cohesive dough forms.
Add Optional Mix-ins: If desired, fold in chocolate chips or chopped peanuts to add extra flavor and texture to your cookies.
Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Place each ball onto the prepared baking sheet, and flatten them slightly using your palm or the back of a fork to shape the cookies.
Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set. They may be soft initially but will firm up as they cool.
Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up further before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

You can substitute almond flour with oat flour to make the cookies gluten-free.
Use maple syrup for a vegan-friendly version or honey if not avoiding animal products.
Peanut butter can be smooth or crunchy depending on your preference.
Optional chocolate chips or chopped peanuts add more texture and flavor but can be omitted for a simpler cookie.
Ensure not to overbake to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.