Description
These easy, one-bowl vegan cookies are naturally gluten-free, featuring crispy edges and chewy centers with a rich peanut butter and dark chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (250g) natural peanut butter, stirred well
- 2 tablespoons (15g) ground flaxseeds
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) water
- 1.5 cups (180g) oat flour
- ½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (60ml) melted and slightly cooled coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (170g) dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Make the flax egg: Mix ground flaxseeds with water in a small bowl and let sit for 5-10 minutes until gel-like.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, flax egg, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- Add sugars: Stir in brown sugar and granulated sugar until fully incorporated.
- Combine dry ingredients: Whisk together oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula.
- Scoop and chill: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Chill in the fridge for 20-30 minutes for chewier cookies (optional).
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are still slightly soft.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure peanut butter is stirred well before measuring. Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender. Chill dough for thicker, chewier results. Underbake slightly as cookies continue to cook on the hot pan. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt after baking for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: vegan cookies, peanut butter cookies, gluten-free baking, easy dessert, one-bowl recipe, chocolate chip cookies