Peanut Butter Cookies

These vegan peanut butter cookies are rich, chewy, and packed with nutty flavor, making them the perfect snack for any time of the day. Quick to prepare and bake, they are a delightful treat that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• peanut butter - 1/2 cup
• brown sugar - 1/4 cup
• maple syrup - 2 tablespoons
• vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• all-purpose flour - 1/2 cup
• baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon
• salt - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Flatten each ball slightly with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern on top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 24 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.01 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein and healthy fats from peanut butter.
• Contains fiber and essential nutrients from whole ingredients.

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