Description
Deliciously simple and wholesome, these 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Almond Cookies combine creamy peanut butter, nutty almond flour, and sweet maple syrup to create a naturally gluten-free treat. With a hint of vanilla and a crunchy almond topping, these cookies are quick to prepare and bake to golden perfection, delivering a nutritious snack that’s perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup Almond Flour
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Peanut Butter
- 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 12 Raw Almonds
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking oil to prevent sticking. Set aside for easy cookie preparation.
- Make Dough: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond flour until you achieve a smooth and cohesive cookie dough batter. Mix until well incorporated for best texture.
- Form Cookies: Roll the dough into 10 evenly sized balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about half a thumb’s width of space between each to allow for spreading.
- Shape Cookies: Gently flatten each ball using the back of a lightly oiled fork, creating a cross pattern on top. This not only shapes the cookies but adds a charming visual touch.
- Add Almond Topping: Press one raw almond into the center of each cookie. This adds a delightful crunch and enhances the nutty flavor profile.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
- Cool Cookies: Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet at room temperature for 10 minutes to set. Then, carefully transfer each cookie to a cooling rack and let them cool completely for about 1 hour to develop their full crunchy texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use unsalted peanut butter to control salt levels in the cookies.
- Allowing cookies to cool fully on a rack is crucial for achieving a crunchy texture.
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey if preferred, though flavor and texture may vary slightly.
- For a more intense almond flavor, use almond extract instead of vanilla extract.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, almond flour cookies, gluten free cookies, 3-ingredient cookies, easy dessert, healthy cookies, maple syrup cookies
