Categories: Dessert Recipes

Un-Peanut Butter Cookies

Craving a sweet treat that EVERYONE can enjoy? These delicious Un-Peanut Butter Cookies are gluten free, nut-free and come together quickly!

Nothing says love like a homemade cookie tucked into your child’s lunchbox.

Even so, it can be hard to find the time to bake! Not to mention the fact that as food allergies and sensitivities become more and more prevalent, schools are also becoming more strict about what treats kids are allowed to bring and share.

It’s almost enough to make a mom throw up her hands and think, “what’s the point!?”

Luckily these Un-Peanut Butter Cookies are here to save the day on all fronts! Not only are they gluten free AND nut-free, they come together in minutes using just 5 easy ingredients. And best of all, they are still DELICIOUS!

We tested several brands of peanut butter alternatives and found we liked Sneaky Chef and Wowbutter for their smooth consistency and overall taste. That said, if nuts aren’t an issue, these cookies can be made with real peanut butter too. They are incredibly quick and easy, take just a few easy ingredients, and were a unanimous hit with all our taste-testers!

Un-Peanut Butter Cookies

Here is what you need:

1 cup sugar
1 cup peanut butter or  alternative ( we used Wowbutter)
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1 large egg

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees; beat together sugar, peanut butter, vanilla and egg in mixing bowl.

Step 2: Then fold in mini chocolate chips.

Step 3: Use a teaspoon to scoop mixture and roll into balls.

Step 4: Then place rolled mixture on baking sheet that has parchment paper .

Step 5: Using the back of a fork press down lightly on each ball making a criss-cross pattern.

Step 6: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Then let cool for 5 minutes.

Step 7: Enjoy as an afternoon snack or pack in your kid’s lunchbox.

 

Un-Peanut Butter Cookies

This classic cookie is made nut free, gluten free and with only 5 ingredients and tastes amazing!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Un-Peanut Butter Cookies
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 20 people

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup peanut butter or alternative we used Wowbutter
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees; beat together sugar, peanut butter, vanilla and egg in mixing bowl.
  2. Then fold in mini chocolate chips.
  3. Use a teaspoon to scoop mixture and roll into balls.
  4. Then place rolled mixture on baking sheet that has parchment paper .
  5. Using the back of a fork press down lightly on each ball making a criss-cross pattern.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Then let cool for 5 minutes.
  7. Enjoy as an afternoon snack or pack in your kid's lunchbox.

Recipe Notes

Serving size may vary based on size of cookie. 

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Ruth Soukup

Ruth Soukup is dedicated to helping people everywhere create a life they love by follwing their dreams and achieving their biggest goals. She is the host of the wildly popular Do It Scared podcast, as well as the founder of Living Well Spending Less® and Elite Blog Academy®. She is also the New York Times bestselling author of six books, including Do It Scared®: Finding the Courage to Face Your Fears, Overcome Obstacles, and Create a Life You Love, which was the inspiration for this book. She lives in Florida with her husband Chuck, and 2 daughters Maggie & Annie.

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  • I have try to make this and my kids love these cookies! Thank you.

  • My oldest is 9 and he has always had to use Wowbutter and I have been amazed at how much it actually tastes like peanut butter so I was excited to try this recipe. I substituted chock chips for m&ms and they came out wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
    #PeanutFreeMomsUnite :p

  • Great recipe! I will use dairy free chocolate chips & the Wowbutter. My grandsons have dairy & nut allergies. Thanks!

  • Made these yesterday and my daughter and her boyfriend devoured them! What an easy recipe. I used pb no allergies in our household. This recipe will be on repeat. Thank you!

    • So glad your family enjoyed these!! They are so yummy. I need to make another batch soon. :)

  • These are perfect for my lactose intolerant boys! Especially how simple they are. I can have the kids help make them.
    Now to find a good recipe simple, quick recipe like this for my PB-hating daughter.
    Can't wait to try them out!!

  • Looks good and so easy. I'd use the peanut butter. No allergies here!

    • I hope you like them as much as we do! :)

  • These look great! I actually had no idea that peanut butter alternatives existed! But what a great option for school and other places that people might have nut allergies. Thanks so much for sharing!

    • I hope your kiddos enjoyed the cookies! :)

  • If after you make the little cookie balls, you roll them in sugar, they will get this amazing crinkle topping that is to die for.

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