Serving Details
- Yields: 12-15 cookies
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Recipe Description
These vegan peanut butter cookies are chewy, delicious, and perfect for anyone looking for a plant-based treat. They’re easy to make and require simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- In a large bowl, cream together the vegan butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the peanut butter and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten the cookies slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips
- For a richer flavor, use creamy peanut butter.
- You can add chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the dough for extra flavor and texture.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutritional Information (Approximate per cookie):
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 50mg
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 3g