Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies

Gluten-free baking doesn’t have to be overly complicated with demanding hard-to-find and expensive flour—0r recipes that take hours to make. Take these gluten-free peanut butter cookies; they’re soft, rich and irresistible. You can use them as a delicious ice cream sandwich base or crumble them into a trifle. The nice part? You only need three ingredients to make them. Chances are they’re sitting in your kitchen already.

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookie Ingredients

• Eggs: We beat eggs into this dough as the main ingredient that helps these cookies rise and maintain their shape.
• Sugar: Mix granulated sugar into the batter to infuse these gluten-free peanut butter cookies with sweet notes.
• Peanut butter: We prefer smooth peanut butter to produce soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies. It also helps create that nostalgic, sweet and salty flavor.

Directions

Step 1: Make the cookie dough

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix the eggs, sugar and peanut butter. Roll level tablespoons of dough into balls. Place the dough balls on an ungreased baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Editor’s Tip: To give your cookies that classic peanut butter cookie design, use a fork to press imprints into the dough balls. 

Step 2: Bake

Bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookie Variations

• Use almond butter: You can swap almond butter for peanut butter in this recipe. The flavor may vary, but they will still taste delicious. 

• Fold in chocolate chips: Mix the chocolate chips into the dough to create cookies with delicious melty bites.

• Add peanuts: Toss some crushed peanuts into the dough before baking for an extra crunch in these gluten-free peanut butter cookies.

How to Store Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies

Once your cookies are finished baking, let them cool, then place them in an airtight container. Stored at room temperature, they will last up to a week. 

Can you make gluten-free peanut butter cookies ahead of time?

If you’re hosting a guest with a surprise gluten intolerance, you can quickly make a batch of these cookies. They take less than 30 minutes to prepare, so you can make them right away. Alternatively, make them a day in advance and store them in an airtight container until you’re ready to serve.

Can you freeze gluten-free peanut butter cookies?

We recommend baking these cookies, allowing them to cool and storing them in an airtight container or freezer-friendly bag. You can keep them in the freezer for eight to 12 months.

How long do gluten-free peanut butter cookies last?

You can store these gluten-free peanut butter cookies in an airtight container for up to a week on your counter or freeze them for eight to 12 months.

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookie Tips

What is gluten intolerance?

A gluten intolerance or celiac disease occurs when someone negatively reacts to eating gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Symptoms can be serious, so it’s important to be mindful of people’s dietary restrictions.

How do I know when the gluten-free peanut butter cookies are finished baking?

First, check your gluten-free peanut butter cookies to see if they’re starting to spread and flatten. Then, keep an eye on the edges. Once they turn golden brown, you can take them out of the oven.

What can I serve gluten-free peanut butter cookies with?

Take two gluten-free peanut butter cookies and use them as the base for a delicious ice cream sandwich. Stuff it with a scoop of vanilla, dulce de leche or chocolate. You can also crush the cookies and use them in a trifle for a center-piece-worthy dessert.