π₯ Β½ cup natural peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
πΎ ΒΎ cup all-purpose flour (or oat flour for gluten-free option)
π― β
cup maple syrup or coconut sugar
π’ 2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted, or any neutral oil)
π₯ 2 tablespoons almond milk (or oat milk)
π§ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
π₯ Β½ teaspoon baking powder
π§ ΒΌ teaspoon salt
π‘ Optional Mix-Ins: Dairy-free chocolate chips, crushed peanuts, or cinnamon.
2. Instructions
π 1. Preheat & Prepare the Baking Tray
- Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
π 2. Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
π 3. Add the Dry Ingredients
- Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until a thick dough forms.
- If the dough feels dry, add 1-2 teaspoons of almond milk.
π 4. Shape the Cookies
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie and roll into balls.
- Place on the baking sheet and flatten slightly with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
π 5. Bake & Cool
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
π 6. Serve & Enjoy!
- Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.