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Easy peanut butter cookies

Published: Oct 8, 2020 · Modified: Jun 10, 2021 by Vandana Chauhan. This post may contain affiliate links.

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These easy peanut butter cookies are soft, crumbly, and have a rich caramel taste that is loved by everyone. Try these vegan cookies at least once, I am sure they will become your favorite cookies, especially if you like peanut butter.

Peanut butter cookies on a white plate with a glass of milk and more cookies in the background

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I am obsessed with peanut butter and can never have enough of it. Give me a simple peanut butter toast every single morning and I won't complain.

That's the reason, I keep on using peanut butter in a lot of my recipes. If you want to check those recipes, I have shared their links later in this post.

Today I am sharing my favorite cookie recipe- Easy peanut butter cookies.

They are very easy to make, vegan, and are delicious. These cookies are soft and crumbly so if you prefer crispy cookies then this recipe might not be suitable for you. I prefer soft, chewy cookies so love these.

One thing which makes it different from all the other peanut butter cookie recipes is their delicious rich caramel taste which comes from dark brown sugar. It also gives it a nice dark brown color which is different from the color of other peanut butter cookies.

Earlier I used to make these cookies with white or light brown sugar. However, one day I was craving peanut butter cookies but had only dark brown sugar in my pantry so I used it. And, once I tasted cookies with dark brown sugar, I never made without it- they are so delicious.

If you don't like the taste of dark brown sugar, use light brown or white granulated sugar.

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  • What goes in vegan peanut butter cookies?
  • How to make?
  • Recipe tips and tricks
  • How to store?
  • More easy peanut butter recipes
  • More easy vegan cookie recipes
  • Step by step photo instructions
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  • Recipe

What goes in vegan peanut butter cookies?

Ingredients for peanut butter cookies on a grey surface

To make these cookies you need the following basic ingredients, which I am sure will be available in every kitchen almost every time:

  1. Peanut butter: Un-salted and un-sweetened. If salt and sugar are already there in your peanut butter then skip adding more salt and reduce the quantity of sugar given in the recipe, to suit your taste.
  2. All-purpose flour
  3. Dark brown sugar: Light brown sugar/ granulated white sugar can be used too.
  4. Dairy-free milk
  5. Vanilla extract
  6. Baking soda
  7. Salt

How to make?

  1. Put peanut butter and sugar in a bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Mix until the sugar gets dissolved and the mixture becomes creamy. Allow the mixture to reach room temperature.
  2. Add milk, vanilla extract, and mix.
  3. Add flour, salt, and baking soda. Mix with hands to make a dough.
  4. Take equal-sized portions of the dough. Roll between your palms to form a ball and then slightly press to flatten. 
  5. Put on a baking tray lined with a baking sheet. Press with the back of a fork to make a criss-cross pattern on the cookies.
  6. Bake at 180°C (around 400°F) for 12- 15 minutes or until the edges of the cookies start turning golden brown.

Recipe tips and tricks

  • Use a fresh jar of peanut butter. The old jar has less oil content so the cookies may turn very dry.
  • Microwave the peanut butter and sugar for around 30 seconds and then allow the mixture to reach room temperature before adding other ingredients. This will soften the peanut butter which will make mixing the ingredients very easy.
  • You can also add dairy-free chocolate chips to the dough. In that case, you can reduce the amount of sugar otherwise the cookies will become very sweet.
  • To add a crunch you may sprinkle crushed peanuts/ any other nut on top of the cookies before baking.

How to store?

Put these vegan peanut butter cookies in an airtight jar. They will be fine for around 10 days.

To freeze, put pieces of a baking sheet between cookies to separate them. Put in a freezer-safe container and store for up to 3 months.

A pile of easy peanut butter cookies with a cup of milk and more cookies in the background

More easy peanut butter recipes

If you are also obsessed with peanut butter and want to use it in your recipes then don't miss to check my following recipes using peanut butter:

  1. Easy peanut butter ramen
  2. Tofu in peanut sauce
  3. Thai cabbage salad
  4. Easy date energy balls with chocolate and peanut butter

More easy vegan cookie recipes

Looking for more vegan cookie recipe ideas? The following recipes are just for you:

  1. Vegan snickerdoodle cookies
  2. Coffee and chocolate cookies
  3. Healthy pumpkin oatmeal cookies

Step by step photo instructions

Collage of 4 photos showing the steps of easy peanut butter cookies recipe
Collage of 4 photos showing the steps of easy peanut butter cookies recipe
three peanut butter cookies on a white plate more cookies in the background

 

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Recipe

Peanut butter cookies on a white plate with a glass of milk and more cookies in the background.

Easy peanut butter cookies

These easy peanut butter cookies are soft, crumbly, and have a rich caramel taste that is loved by everyone. Try these vegan cookies at least once, I am sure they will become your favorite cookies, especially if you like peanut butter.
4.70 from 10 votes
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 10 large cookies
Calories: 264kcal
Author: Vandana Chauhan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter un-sweetened and un-salted
  • ¾ cup brown sugar/ coconut sugar
  • 5 tbsp any plant based milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add peanut butter and sugar. Mix until the sugar gets dissolved and the mixture becomes creamy. To fasten the process put in the microwave for 30 seconds, mix, and then allow to reach room temperature before adding the other ingredients.
  • Add milk and vanilla extract. Mix.
  • Next, add flour, salt, and baking soda. Mix using your hands to make a dough.
  • Take equal-sized portions of the dough. Roll between your palms to form a ball and then slightly press to flatten. Put on a baking tray lined with a baking sheet. Press with the back of a fork to make a criss-cross pattern on the cookies.
  • Bake at 180°C (around 400°F) for 12- 15 minutes or until the edges of the cookies start turning golden brown. Small cookies will be ready in 10-12 minutes.

Notes

  • Use a fresh jar of peanut butter. The old jar has less oil content so the cookies may turn very dry.
  • Microwave the peanut butter and sugar for around 30 seconds and then allow the mixture to reach room temperature before adding other ingredients. This will soften the peanut butter which will make mixing the ingredients very easy.
  • You can also add dairy-free chocolate chips to the dough. In that case, you can reduce the amount of sugar otherwise the cookies will become very sweet.
  • To add a crunch you may sprinkle crushed peanuts/ any other nut on top of the cookies before baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Jagruti's Cooking Odyssey

    January 16, 2021 at 1:43 pm

    These vagan peanut butter cookies look absolutely amazing! They are delicious, soft and flavour-wise just like caramel, now what's not to like about them:)

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      January 17, 2021 at 8:07 am

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sapana

    January 16, 2021 at 3:40 am

    5 stars
    I have always wanted to try these peanut butter cookies but never actually could do it because of the eggs. Thank you for the vegan recipe, will try it the next time I get a jar of peanut butter.

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      January 17, 2021 at 8:07 am

      Thanks Sapana.

      Reply
  3. Archana

    January 15, 2021 at 9:27 am

    5 stars
    Wow! I love these yum cookies. I do have an old jar of peanut butter but since you are saying using old will dry my cookies thinking of a way around... Let's see. The wheels in my head will start whirring soon. Love your cookies especially the fork marks I never seem to manage that.

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      January 17, 2021 at 8:08 am

      Thanks Archana.

      Reply
  4. Sandhya Ramakrishnan

    January 15, 2021 at 5:10 am

    5 stars
    We love peanut butter cookies and these are so easy to put together. Love the recipe and all the tips to make the perfect ones.

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      January 17, 2021 at 8:08 am

      Thank you Sandhya 🙂

      Reply
  5. Lata Lala

    January 12, 2021 at 10:10 pm

    5 stars
    These easy to make, delicious looking, soft peanut butter cookies with rich caramel taste are definitely worth trying.
    Now a days I am on cookie baking spree, so these sound perfect for me.

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      January 13, 2021 at 6:34 am

      Thanks Lata.

      Reply
  6. Uma Srinivas

    January 12, 2021 at 9:13 pm

    5 stars
    I love peanut butter cookies. This looks so easy and neat and perfect for a quick snack!

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      January 13, 2021 at 6:35 am

      Thanks Uma.

      Reply
  7. Seema Sriram

    January 12, 2021 at 11:15 am

    5 stars
    Such a lovely recipe for a crumbly peanut butter cookie. I will sneak out of bed any night to get these cookies, hehe!

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      January 12, 2021 at 11:22 am

      Hahaha, I also do that :). They are addictive. Thanks a lot for your comment.

      Reply
  8. Bless my food by Payal

    January 09, 2021 at 1:11 pm

    5 stars
    Once I have made Peanut butter cookies and o my goodness, they taste awesome. You have made them beautifully and they seem to be quite crisp.

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      January 09, 2021 at 3:45 pm

      Thanks Payal.

      Reply

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