What if we took all the flour out of a cookie and just let the peanut butter go totally wild? That was my late-night thought before dumping a whole cup of creamy peanut butter into a bowl with absolutely zero dry ingredients holding it back. The result is the most epic, melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter monster you have ever tasted. Who says you need flour to make a stacked, beautiful cookie?
These Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies are pure, unapologetic peanut butter bliss. We are talking five basic ingredients, one bowl, and massive flavor that hits you right in the tastebuds. Plus, they are naturally gluten-free, so you can share the chaos with everyone! Get ready to bake the absolute best, softest, gooiest peanut butter treat of your life.
The Loaded Magic
You are going to be obsessed with how crazy easy these are. Seriously, we are skipping the flour and letting the peanut butter do all the heavy lifting for some epic gains! They bake up incredibly soft with those beautiful crispy edges we all fight over.
Plus, they take less than 15 minutes from start to finish. When you need a massive peanut butter fix and you need it right now, this is your golden ticket. Go big or go home, right?
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Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 20 cookies
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Description
These ultra-rich flourless peanut butter cookies are a dream for anyone seeking a soft, melt-in-your-mouth treat with just a few pantry staples. Loaded with chocolate chips and naturally gluten-free, they offer a perfect balance of salty and sweet in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, vigorously stir together the creamy peanut butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the lightly beaten egg, vanilla extract, and sea salt, mixing until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Roll approximately 1-tablespoon portions of dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are set and the bottoms are lightly browned.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For the best results, use a standard commercial creamy peanut butter rather than a natural variety to ensure the dough holds its shape without extra chilling. If you prefer a more decorative look, you can use a fork to create a classic criss-cross pattern on top of the dough balls before baking.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
The Candy Arsenal
We are keeping the base stupidly simple so we can load it up with whatever we want. Here is what you need to make the magic happen:
- Creamy Peanut Butter: The star of the show! Use a standard processed brand (like Jif or Skippy) for the best texture. If you use natural PB, you will need to chill the dough so it does not melt into a puddle.
- Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the deal and gives us those perfectly crispy edges.
- One Egg: The ultimate binder that holds this flourless wonder together.
- Vanilla Extract & Sea Salt: Flavor boosters that make the peanut butter taste even more incredible.
- Chocolate Chips: Optional? Please. More is more! Toss in a half cup of chocolate chips to make these truly wild.
Monster Steps
Step 1: Prep the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F and grab a baking sheet. Line it with parchment paper so these gooey beauties do not stick.
Step 2: Mix the Base
In a big glass batter bowl, vigorously mix together the creamy peanut butter and granulated sugar until perfectly smooth. Add your lightly beaten egg, vanilla extract, and fine sea salt, stirring until a thick, glorious dough forms.
Step 3: Load It Up
This is where we break the rules! Dump in those chocolate chips, mini chips, or massive chunks of chopped chocolate. Fold them in until every single bite is packed with chocolatey goodness.
Step 4: Scoop and Bake
Roll 1-tablespoon portions of dough into balls, or use a cookie scoop to drop them right onto your prepared pan. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the bottoms are just barely browned.
Step 5: Cool and Devour
Let the cookies sit on the hot pan for 10 minutes to set up. Do not touch them yet! Move them to a wire rack to finish cooling, then stuff your face!
Riley’s Wild Tips
If you want to bake the most ultimate cookie, you have to nail the peanut butter choice. Stick to the classic, shelf-stable creamy peanut butter for a perfectly thick dough. If you are experimenting with natural PB, just know you might need to chill the dough for 60 minutes so they do not flatten out like pancakes! Some folks over at Joy Food Sunshine have similar tricks for keeping that perfect shape.
Also, do not overbake these monsters! Pull them out when the edges are just set, and let the residual heat of the pan finish the job. If you love peanut butter magic, you should absolutely check out our peanut butter blossom cookies for another epic treat!
Go Even Bigger
Who says you cannot stuff a cookie with even more madness? Swap out the regular chocolate chips for peanut butter chips, Reese’s Pieces, or chopped up Butterfinger bars for an absolute flavor explosion. You can even roll the dough balls in crushed peanuts before baking for an insane crunchy exterior!
If you want to play around with different bases, almond butter or cashew butter works beautifully in this recipe too. Want to keep the gluten-free party going? Try mixing things up next time with our wildly popular gluten-free snickerdoodles.
Share the Fun
These peanut butter monsters are meant to be shared loudly and proudly! Stack them a mile high on a massive platter at your next party and watch them disappear. Serve them warm with an ice-cold glass of milk, or smash a giant scoop of vanilla bean ice cream between two of them for the most epic ice cream sandwich of your life.
If you are putting together a killer dessert table, pair these alongside our super fudgy chocolate no bake cookies for a complete sensory overload. Trust me, your friends will freak out!
Keep Breaking Rules
There you have it—the wildest, gooiest, most incredible Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies you will ever bake! We ditched the flour, bumped up the chocolate, and proved that less ingredients actually means way more flavor. Do not be afraid to experiment and load these up with your favorite candies! For another holiday-worthy classic that brings the house down, check out our amazing pecan snowballs.
I want to see your loaded creations! Tag me in your baking chaos on Instagram and show off your stacked masterpieces on TikTok. You can also pin this recipe for your next late-night craving on Pinterest!
