Author: Maria Alfano
Who says you can’t have cookies on a healthy diet? The ultimate easy dairy-free peanut butter cookie you just have to try fits right into your meal plan. And, they taste g-r-r-r-eat!! Not my original recipe but one I have adapted over the years.
You can be the best Grandma on the block when you take these fresh out of the oven every time the grandchildren come for a visit. On the other hand, have them help you bake the cookies. There is nothing like dipping warm peanut butter cookies in a glass of chocolate almond milk.
Who doesn’t like to dunk a warm cookie out of the oven into a glass of milk? I know I do only these days it’s almond instead of cow’s milk. Don’t let that fool you, the dunking is just as good with these ultimate, easy, dairy-free peanut butter cookies. These dairy-free peanut butter cookies will soak up that almond milk and just melt in your mouth. So scrumptious you can’t stop at just one.
The Ultimate Easy Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Cookies You Just Have To Try
This recipe takes only 30 minutes from start to finish. It makes 20-25 peanut butter cookies depending on the size. Check out the vegan alternative to this recipe below. These are the easiest cookies you will ever make. They will become your go-to recipe from now on. Perfect for anyone who is lactose intolerant or simply cannot handle milk products, these cookies hit the sweet tooth spot. No need to chill this dough before baking.
Buckle your seat belt and let’s get baking!
Ingredients:
- 1 Cup of smooth peanut butter (use your favorite brand)
- 3/4 cup of sugar or sugar substitute (for Keto-friendly recipe)
- 1 large egg
I get most of my ingredients delivered right to my door from Amazon or Walmart. Of course, you will also find most of these at your local supermarket too. If you plan to make these cookies often, the larger-sized packs are more economical.
If you prefer crunchy cookies, you can use crunchy peanut butter. Just note that they may come out a little harder than if you use creamy, smooth peanut butter.
Monk fruit is a natural sweetener. It contains none of the chemicals of the man-made sugar substitutes and is much lower on the glycemic index than white refined sugar. For those who are diabetic, monk fruit is a safer sweetener for you to be using. Monk fruit works like regular sugar for baking or in your coffee/tea. Substitute 1 sugar for 1 monk fruit.
Directions:
- Add all ingredients to a medium-sized mixing bowl
- With a wooden spoon mix all ingredients until well combined
- Form into a round ball about 1-1.5 inches big
- The bigger the ball the fewer cookies you get from a batch
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet
- Use a fork to gently press in the classic peanut butter lines
- Press in one direction
- Then press in the opposite direction
- Top with one shelled peanut as a garnish (optional)
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes
- Carefully remove from the baking sheet and place on a wire rack. Let them cool on the rack
- Enjoy!! (with or without that glass of almond milk)
Vegan Alternative Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Cookies:
- Replace the egg with flaxseed or chia seeds for a vegan choice of these dairy-free peanut butter cookies
- Mix 1 tablespoon of flaxseed and 3 tablespoons of water (per egg)
- Let it sit for 3-5 minutes
- Add to your ingredients instead of the egg
Add-Ons:
The possibilities are endless just add 1/3 cup of your favorite ingredient to the bowl prior to mixing
- Chocolate chips
- Chopped peanuts
- Oatmeal
- Raisins
- Shredded coconut
In Summary
These dairy-free peanut butter cookies are to die for! They are super easy to make, take little time to make, and will be a big hit with the family. We would love to hear from you. How did the family enjoy the cookies? Did you find them easy to make? Do you have your own version of these cookies? Drop us a comment and share the pictures of your cookies with us.