September 2023 - Emily Austin
If you're looking for a scrumptious treat that is both gluten-free and vegan, search no further! These gluten-free and vegan peanut butter cookies are made using a convenient bag of Chelsea Approved Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix, along with a few simple pantry staples. With their classic peanut butter cookie look and mouthwatering flavor, these cookies are an absolute delight for everyone. Plus, if you have a peanut allergy, you can easily substitute your favorite seed or nut butter to create a personalized twist. Get ready to indulge in these delectable, plant-based treats!
Gluten-Free Goodness
Gluten-free baking has never been easier or more mouthwatering than with these delectable peanut butter cookies. The carefully crafted Chelsea-approved chocolate chip cookie mix ensures a perfect balance of ingredients, resulting in a light and tender cookie with just the right amount of chewiness. Each bite delivers a delightful blend of rich peanut butter and chocolate chips, making these cookies a crowd-pleasing favorite among gluten-free and non-gluten-free eaters alike.
Customizable and Allergy-Friendly
One of the best things about these vegan peanut butter cookies is their versatility. If you have a peanut allergy, fear not! You can easily swap out the peanut butter for your favorite seed or nut butter, such as almond butter or sunflower seed butter, without compromising on taste or texture. This makes these cookies accessible to a wider range of dietary preferences and ensures that everyone can partake in the deliciousness.
Ingredients and Baking
These cookies are so easy to make and come together in minutes!
All you need is:
- 1 bag of Chelsea Approved Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix
- 1/3 cup cooking oil (vegetable, canola, avocado, etc)
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup peanut butter (or any nut or seed butter)
- pinch of salt (optional)
Just combine all the ingredients in a bowl, form the dough balls, sprinkle on the salt, and bake!
Classic peanut butter cookies have the criss-cross shape made with the fork. If you like a more chewy and soft cookie, you can leave the dough in the shape of balls and they will come out as tall “high ball” cookies that are also delicious!
A Classic Peanut Butter Cookie Look
With their distinct fork-pressed tops, these cookies boast the timeless appearance of classic peanut butter treats. The fork creates a charming crisscross pattern that not only adds visual appeal but also enhances the cookie's texture. As you bite into the cookies, the slightly crisp edges give way to a soft and chewy center, providing a heavenly cookie experience that is impossible to resist.
Gluten Free and Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies
5 min
17 min
12
Dessert, Snack
Ingredients
- 1 Bag of Chelsea Approved Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix
- 1/3 Cup Neutral Cooking Oil (see notes)
- 1/3 Cup Water
- 1/3 Cup Peanut Butter (or any nut/seed butter) (see notes)
- 1 pinch sea salt (optional)
Directions
- Heat oven to 375F.
- Combine the water, peanut butter, and oil in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Add the dry mix to the bowl and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Form dough into 12 equally sized balls on a lined baking sheet. 1-Pan Promise: Your cookies bake best when all are on the same sheet.
- Press the tops of the cookies with a fork to get the classic criss-cross pattern. (see notes)
- Sprinkle the sea salt across the top of the cookies (optional but great for making the peanut flavor pop).
- Bake cookies for 17-19 minutes. (see notes)
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes on the baking sheet. No cooling rack needed! Patience Pays off: Waiting 5-10 minutes will give cookies the perfect consistency.
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Enjoy!
Mix, Bake, and Share!
These gluten-free and vegan peanut butter cookies are an absolute treat for your taste buds. With their nutty flavor, soft and chewy texture, and classic peanut butter cookie appearance, they are a dessert that everyone will love. The combination of the Chelsea Approved Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix, peanut butter, and simple pantry staples creates a delectable cookie that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Whether you follow a gluten-free or vegan lifestyle, or simply want to indulge in a scrumptious plant-based treat, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your household. So grab a glass of plant-based milk, sit back, and savor each delightful bite of these mouthwatering gluten-free vegan peanut butter cookies.
Notes and Baking Tips:
1. Neutral Cooking Oil: You can use any high heat oil, but we recommend Canola Oil, Vegetable Oil, or Avocado oil. If you are going to use Coconut Oil, melt it in the microwave and then let it cool for a couple of minutes.
2. Peanut Butter or nut/seed butter: This recipe is great with any smooth nut or seed butter. You can use peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, sunflower butter, or any other nut/seed butter that you enjoy!
3. Pressing the cookie tops : For the classic peanut butter cookie look, use a fork to press down on the top. Press down once, then turn the fork 90 degrees, and press down again. This will form a criss-cross pattern that is so cute! It will also make the cookie a little flatter to get that crispy outside.
If you want a softer, more chewy cookie, you can form the dough into balls and leave them that way to bake without pressing down with the fork.
4. Bake Time: Darker pans and hotter ovens bake faster. Check your cookies early to make sure they don’t burn.
Ready to try this recipe?
Grab a bag of Chelsea Approved Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix today!
Note : Chelsea Approved does not have any affiliation with the non-Chelsea Approved products linked on this page. We just provided recommendations based on products we normally have in our own pantries.
