Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies

eanut butter cookies are a long-time favorite in Jessica's family. When Jessica was diagnosed with Celiac disease two years ago, these became off limits. She would "love to enjoy these cookies again and feel like part of the family again!" This gluten-free version does not require a special flour blend; it can be assembled with basic pantry staples.

Ingredients

1 large egg
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract
1/3 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Beat together egg, sugar, baking soda and vanilla in a standing mixer with the paddle attachment or with a hand-held mixer. Beat in the peanut butter. Stir in chocolate chips if using.

Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet, pressing lightly with the back of a fork. Bake for 10 minutes, until lightly set. Transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Nutrition

Per serving (3 cookies/42g-wt.): 200 calories (110 from fat), 12g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 6g protein, 19g total carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 16g sugar), 20mg cholesterol, 210mg sodium

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