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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten Free)

★★★★★ 12 Reviews Recipe Print
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By: Erin8/21/20

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For a gluten-free sweet treat sure to make your taste buds dance, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are the way to go. This indulgent dessert is made with healthier ingredients like almond flour, coconut oil, and coconut sugar!

healthy peanut butter chocolate chip cookies on tray

The most delicious gluten-free cookie

I’m a huge cookie fanatic as of late, and I’m not sure where it came from. Normally I’d go for anything creamy for dessert (like ice cream!), but lately I’ve just been in a cookie mood and have felt the pull to have them stocked at all times.

I think part of it is because I’ve been craving my flourless almond butter cookies. I whipped up a batch, and my cookie kick began. Now, I’m coming at ‘cha live with this delicious peanut butter chocolate chip cookie recipe, which is basically perfect for anyone who likes both types and is up for trying them as one delicious mega-flavor cookie.

So grab your peanut butter and your chocolate chips, and let’s get to baking one of the best cookie recipes of all time!

healthy peanut butter chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients in this recipe for chocolate chip cookies

To make these easy peanut butter cookies, you’ll only need 10 simple ingredients. Just 10! And that includes the givens like the sea salt and vanilla. If you’re a regular baker or sweet treat connoisseur, you probably already have most of these ingredients hiding in your pantry.

  • Almond flour
  • Coconut flour
  • Baking soda
  • Peanut butter
  • Coconut oil (melted and cooked)
  • Coconut sugar
  • Egg
  • Vanilla
  • Sea salt
  • Chocolate chips

What you need to make this recipe

You’ll need a handful of kitchen tools to make this recipe. But, don’t let that deter you! You’ll only need your direct baking items (AKA a baking sheet and parchment paper), some mixing bowls, and some stirring/scooping items! Here’s a complete list:

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking liner
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Stirring utensil
  • Whisk
  • Cookie scoop

You will need to measure out the following amounts: 1 tsp, 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup, and 1 cup.

healthy peanut butter chocolate chip cookies on cooling rack

How to make peanut butter chocolate chip cookies

If you’ve ever made even just one batch of cookies, this recipe will be a breeze. It requires nothing but mixing your ingredients and then letting them bake! Just follow the steps as listed below, and your cookies are guaranteed to turn out perfectly chewy.

To start, preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone liner.

In a medium bowl, mix the almond flour, coconut flour, and baking soda.

Then, in a large bowl, mix the peanut butter, coconut oil, and coconut sugar.

Whisk in the eggs and vanilla.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet, adding a splash of almond milk if the batter is too dry.

Next, add the chocolate chips.

Use a cookie scoop to place the dough onto the parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until slightly golden brown. After removing from the oven, sprinkle sea salt on top.

The perfect treat for taking to parties or gatherings

Whenever I’m attending a party or one of my friends is having some sort of gathering, I always offer to bring the sweets. It’s likely that I’ll have most of the ingredients on hand because, well, Erin Lives Whole exists! And when choosing a sweet treat to prepare, 9 times out of 10 I’m going for cookies.

They’re always the best type of dessert for transferring. I mean, taking a cake? No thanks. That’s just one sharp turn away from becoming a disaster on the drive over. Cookies are easy, and people can just grab them as they please. No utensils or plates required!

That being said, these peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are the perfect gathering-approved option. They’re a dream for several reasons:

  1. EASY to make.
  2. QUICK to make.
  3. They’re like SOFT pillows of heaven.
  4. They taste AMAZING.

If you don’t want to use peanut butter, you can sub it for any other nut butter.

Trust me when I say that everyone in your life will be very grateful for you if you take them a batch of these bad boys.

healthy peanut butter chocolate chip cookies

A healthier cookie option

These peanut butter chocolate chip cookies were made to serve as healthier, more nutrient-rich options as compared to the alternatives. My blog is all about eating whole, so I incorporated five select ingredients into these cookies to help make that happen.

Almond and coconut flour
First up, we have almond and coconut flour. These two ingredients were used in place of all-purpose flour and serve as wonderful alternatives health wise. They’re more nutrient rich, and they help to create light, fluffy, chewy cookies.

Peanut butter
Nut butters are a great way to sneak extra protein into your diet, especially when you go with the natural versions. That way, you’re avoiding all of the harsh chemicals included in the processed brands. With nut butters, all-natural is a must!

Coconut oil
If you know me, you know I never use vegetable or canola oil. Instead, I stick to coconut oil, a more well-rounded, nutrient-rich alternative. It’s a great source of healthy fats and works wonderfully as a baking oil.

Coconut sugar
Though I love sweetening my baked treats with maple syrup or honey, this recipe needed something heartier. I turned to my trusty runner up, coconut sugar, for the perfect flavor. I will always use this type of sugar in place of granulated because it’s got a better nutritional makeup and a lower glycemic index!

More delicious cookie recipes

Need some more mouth watering cookie ideas? Here are some of my favorites! And yes, the somoas taste just like the Girl Scout cookies!

  • Healthy Samoa Cookies
  • Carrot Cake Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
  • Double Chocolate Mint Paleo Cookies
  • Paleo Chia Spiced Cookies
  • Healthy White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

Recipe by Erin Morrissey and Photos by The Mindful Hapa

healthy peanut butter chocolate chip cookies
★★★★★ 4.8 from 12 reviews

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten Free)

For a gluten-free sweet treat sure to make your taste buds dance, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are the way to go. This indulgent dessert is made with healthier ingredients like almond flour, coconut oil, and coconut sugar!

Prep: 10Cook: 15Total: 25 minutes
Yield 12 cookies 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted + cooled
  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • sea salt for sprinkling
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone liner.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together almond flour, coconut flour, and baking soda.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together peanut butter, coconut oil, coconut sugar.
  4. Whisk in egg and vanilla.
  5. Add dry ingredients to wet, adding in splash of almond milk if too dry.
  6. Add in chocolate chips.
  7. Use a cookie scoop and place dough on parchment paper.
  8. Bake in oven for 12-15 minutes or until slightly golden brown, adding sea salt after taking out of oven.
Author: Erin Lives WholeCategory: gluten-free, dessert, dairy-free
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  1. Shiri says

    Posted on 1/16 at 6:43 pm

    Absolutely loved the flavor! Only issue was they didn’t flatten when they baked. Next time I’ll have to roll and flatten but overall so tasty

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/19 at 9:58 am

      Hi Shiri, so happy you liked them and hmm you should not have to roll them. Are you use you followed the recipe to a T?

      Reply
  2. Morgan says

    Posted on 12/19 at 3:44 pm

    Has anyone tried using a flax egg for this recipe?

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Amra says

    Posted on 6/13 at 12:30 pm

    Love these! And they always turn out perfect 👍 thanks a lot for this recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 6/13 at 2:10 pm

      Hi Amra, so glad you loved them!!

      Reply
  4. car says

    Posted on 1/27 at 5:05 pm

    I’d say 4.5 stars. I also could have done something wrong, but the flavor is absolutely on-point with these. The only think is that mine kind of stayed in balls (not sure if I’m supposed to flatten them out or not) and they kind of fell apart really easy, but again that could have been my fault and they tasted amazing!!!

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/27 at 6:04 pm

      Hi Car, I am so glad you liked them and hmm they shouldn’t flattened as they cooked a little. Let me know if you try them again and come out differently.

      Reply
  5. Pamela says

    Posted on 1/25 at 10:42 pm

    What would be a good substitute for coconut oil? I try and use alternatives as it’s high in saturated fat.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/25 at 11:48 pm

      Hi Pamela, any other type of oil would work- avocado, vegetable, sunflower, olive. Let me know which you use and how they come out!

      Reply
  6. Barbara says

    Posted on 1/25 at 2:17 pm

    Curious do you have a carb count

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/25 at 11:38 pm

      Hi Barbara, I am working on updating my recipes with nutrition info. but until then you can use an online calculator.

      Reply
  7. Clare says

    Posted on 1/18 at 1:10 pm

    Scrumptious!

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/18 at 4:10 pm

      Hi Clare, so happy you loved them!

      Reply
  8. Emma says

    Posted on 1/14 at 8:12 pm

    I’ve made these twice, and both times when I opened the oven at 15 minutes, the cookie dough balls had not flattened AT ALL. Not sure if I did something wrong, or if this recipe is missing a step that you need to flatten the dough. The cookie honestly just tastes like chocolate chips and salt so be sure to add plenty!

    Reply
  9. Abby G says

    Posted on 12/24 at 4:16 pm

    Literally the best gluten free dairy free cookie ive tried so far! The texture is so good! Do I just store these at room temp in a container or is fridge best, and how long do they keep for? Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/28 at 12:02 am

      Hi Abby, I am thrilled you love them!! You can just store them at room temp in a container and a week or so!

      Reply
  10. Christy says

    Posted on 11/4 at 11:19 pm

    Ok this is the 3rd recipe I’ve tried of yours and they have all gone in my book!! I was skeptical about only using 1/3 cup coconut sugar but they’re perfect. Thank you so much, Erin! God bless you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/6 at 1:09 pm

      Hi Christy, ah I am so happy to hear that!! Thanks for sharing and for your support!

      Reply
  11. Kirsten says

    Posted on 9/29 at 1:27 pm

    What would you use for egg replacer to make these vegan?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/1 at 8:03 am

      Hi Kirsten, I haven’t tried them with an egg replacer but please give it a try and let me know how they come out!

      Reply
  12. Casey says

    Posted on 9/19 at 11:13 am

    These were so delicious and easy to make!! Absolutely devoured them!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 9/20 at 11:12 am

      Hi Casey, I am so happy to hear that!!

      Reply
  13. Anna Yang says

    Posted on 5/12 at 5:45 pm

    I make these over and over again! So bomb!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/4 at 10:41 pm

      Hi Anna! I am so happy you like the cookies! 🙂

      Reply
  14. cassandra diaz says

    Posted on 5/11 at 9:10 pm

    SO WONDERFUL!

    I wanted a regular peanut butter cookie with the texture seen here, so we skipped the chocolate chips. Next time I will for SURE be added them though!

    Thank you for always making amazing things!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/4 at 10:53 pm

      Hi Cassandra, I’m so happy you enjoyed them and let me know how you like them next time with the chocolate chips! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Rc says

    Posted on 5/8 at 11:11 pm

    I didn’t have coconut flour on hand, so I used almond flour for everything. The cookies were delicious regardless! Thank you! Would you have the nutritional information for this recipe?

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/4 at 11:05 pm

      Hi Rc, thanks for the kind words! I’m working on updating all of my posts to have nutritional information, but for now, you can use an online calculator. 

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        Posted on 1/26 at 6:42 am

        That’s amazing! What a great update that will be! Thank you!!

      • Erin says

        Posted on 1/26 at 3:18 pm

        Hi Kristin, you’re welcome!!

  16. Adrienne says

    Posted on 9/16 at 9:19 pm

    Made these tonight! Soooo good. Thx Erin!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 9/18 at 11:58 am

      YAY! so glad you like them 🙂

      Reply
  17. Kelly says

    Posted on 8/15 at 1:07 pm

    These are so simple and tasty! Even my husband loved them!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 9/14 at 3:47 pm

      Love to hear that. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply

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