Description
Soft, chewy vegan peanut butter chocolate chip cookies that come together quickly with pantry-friendly ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240g) creamy unsweetened peanut butter
- 3/4 cup packed (150g) brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend for gluten-free option)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) unsweetened non-dairy milk (almond, oat, or soy milk)
- 3/4 cup (130g) vegan chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- Optional: 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and brown sugar. Beat together with a hand mixer or wooden spoon until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and non-dairy milk to the peanut butter mixture and beat until fully incorporated and glossy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed or folding with a spoon until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the vegan chocolate chips and optional chopped peanuts until evenly distributed.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden but centers still look soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use smooth peanut butter for best texture. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to keep cookies soft. Pull cookies out when edges are set but centers still look soft; they firm up as they cool. Chilling dough for 30 minutes is optional but helps reduce spreading. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on dough balls before baking for enhanced flavor. Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft. Dough balls can be frozen and baked from frozen with a couple extra minutes added to baking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 85
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
Keywords: vegan cookies, peanut butter cookies, chocolate chip cookies, soft cookies, easy vegan dessert, dairy-free cookies, egg-free cookies