Flour – an ingredient always present in my pantry, essential for someone who loves baking like I do. But sometimes we can go on perfectly well without it and it’s not necessary at all – like Renée Zellweger in “Cold Mountain”. :)
My peanut butter cookie recipe hunt started with this amazing book
The cookies turned out delicious and tender and were a hit with my little sister, who apparently did not like peanut butter. :) Just be careful when transporting the cookies, because the lack of flour makes them a bit fragile.
Flourless peanut butter and chocolate chip cookies
from Epicurious
1 cup chunky peanut butter
1 cup (175g) light brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (170g/6oz) semisweet chocolate chips – I used 70% cocoa solids
Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F; line two baking sheets with baking paper.
Mix first 5 ingredients in medium bowl. Mix in chocolate chips. Using moistened hands, form generous 1 tablespoon
Bake cookies until puffed, golden on bottom and still soft to touch in center, about 12 minutes. Cool on sheets over a wire rack for 5 minutes. Transfer to racks; cool completely.
Makes about 24 cookies – I made the exact recipe above, used 1 leveled tablespoon
You seem to be able to read my mind :-) I am in a total peanut butter-mood at the moment. Definitely going to try this one! Greetings from Switzerland!
ReplyDeleteKatrin
Sounds rich and delicious and creamy!
ReplyDeleteI haven't made peanut butter cookies in a long time and those are calling my name!
ReplyDeletethat sound really rich and yummy! feels like every bite of the coookie taste heavenly (:
ReplyDeleteWow, Patricia! Love, love, love that these are flourless! They look wonderful. Definitely going to try this. Have a great weekend! xo
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ReplyDeleteiam new in baking world so need your advice.
May i know what is 1 cup chunky peanut butter?
Thanks
Elaine
I nominated you on the link you posted for the food blog awards! You deserve to win in every category in my opinion!
ReplyDeleteThese look amazing. Perfect for when I can't decide between cookies and candy! Now I can have them at the same time.
ReplyDeleteSimply addictive and gorgeous cookies..
ReplyDeletewhat do yu think would happen if i left out the egg?
ReplyDeleteI wonder if these would be good with almond butter instead of peanut. The Jewish passover holiday is coming up and we don't use any flour. Peanuts are also off limits for many Jews during this week. I think I may give these a shot with some almond butter. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI am a complete baking novice, I had no idea that flourless cookies existed!
ReplyDeleteHow do they taste when compared to traditional ones?
I'm totally impressed~ What a great way to enjoy a treat that's friendly to those who are gluten-intolerant :)
ReplyDeletePeanut butter and chocolate is a great combination, the first time i tried it was in the US and i loved it!
ReplyDeletealways looking for a good gluten free cookie recipe -- these look delicious!
ReplyDeleteI have been craving peanut butter cookies in the worst way lately. Looks like I have the recipe to fix that now!
ReplyDeleteI love the fact that these are gluten-free! I have gone on a nut-butter making frenzy lately so these sound just perfect! :-D
ReplyDeleteI'll take the whole batch please!
ReplyDeleteMmm nice and gluten-free, it'll be a hit to share with my work mates (one of them is gluten-intolerant)! Thanks for this as I'm usually quite hesitant in flourless bake goods ;)
ReplyDeletegorgeous photos, Patricia! I love these cookies and with passover coming up these will be perfect for the cookie jar!
ReplyDeleteThis is just the type of cookie that, when I bake them, I end up eating half the batch before they're cooled!
ReplyDeleteKatrin, thank you for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteI hope you like the recipe!
Three-Cookies, thank you!
Sylvie, I hope you like these, sweetie!
xx
Sweetylicious, thank you!
Nina, you're back, my dear! How great to see you around here again!
xoxo
Elaine, I do not know, sorry.
Katie, thank you very much for your vote! :D You are very kind!
Morgan, thank you for stopping by!
Priya, thank you!
His Khadijah, I don't think it would work out.
Rivki, I cannot answer that for you. :(
Aleida, these are more tender and the peanut butter flavor is stronger.
Ellie, thank you, dearie!
Valerie, they are great together, indeed!
44lalley, thank you for stopping by!
Sarah, I hope you give these a go, they're great!
Salome, thank you for letting me know!
Maria, thank you!
Lauren, have as many as you want! :D
Min, I hope your friend likes the cookies!
Suz, thank you, sweetie!
Kathy, thank you for stopping by! I had trouble holding my horses around these, too. ;)
I tried these today. Amazing! I didn't think baking soda was needed with flourless baking? Did your rise much?
ReplyDeleteMine: http://irishwishesarespecial.blogspot.com/2011/05/happiness-is.html
Hey, Sinead, mine did not rise much.
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