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    Peanut Butter Vegan Cookies

    Published: January 16, 2021. Last Updated: January 16, 2021 by: Ginny McMeans

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    Peanut Butter Vegan Cookies are sweet, easy, crunchy, and delicious. This classic is turned up a notch with chocolate chips too.

    Stack of five peanut Butter vegan cookies with the top one broken open.

    I do believe this is a very simple Peanut Butter Vegan Cookies recipe. Just combine, roll, smash, and bake. They are peanut buttery, sweet, crunchy, and delicious.

    There are eve a few chocolate chips mixed throughout. This classic has been turned up a notch.

    My husband has become cookie obsessed. He wants me to keep them in stock at all times. Now, he is actually a very healthy eater and in great shape which brings me to the fact that he does not eat the cookies. Maybe four or six out of 3 or 4 dozen. The rascal.

    I really don't mind because they are so easy to make and I give a lot away which makes the neighbors very happy. It challenges me to think up new recipes.

    And most cookies freeze really well including these so making and baking cookies is a win-win.

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    • 💭 How to make a flaxseed meal egg
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 FAQ's
    • 💭 More easy and healthy cookies
    • 📋 Recipe
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    Since vegans are egg-free the eggs that I mostly use are ground chia seed eggs and flaxseed meal eggs. They are substitutes and all it takes is a little additional water.

    Nowadays you can find chia seed already ground in little packets but you can also grind them at home in a dedicated coffee bean grinder.

    Let me tell you how easy it is to make a flaxseed meal egg. Chia seeds have an identical process.

    💭 How to make a flaxseed meal egg

    • Flaxseed meal comes in smaller bags and it seems to keep in the refrigerator forever.
    • Just measure out a tablespoon of flaxseed meal into a small bowl.
    • Add three tablespoons of water and mix. Let it sit a couple of minutes while you are doing something else and it will gel and get thicker.
    • So … one egg equals 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal and 3 tablespoons water.
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    🥘 Ingredients

    • Dairy-free butter adds the buttery creaminess needed for the dough.
    • Coconut sugar adds a different type of sweet flavor that is reminescent of maple sugar or brown sugar.
    • Creamy peanut butter adds moisture to the mix and a wonderful nut butter flavor.
    • Flaxseed meal is full of protein and it helps to lighten the texture of the cookie dough.
    • Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients to the main base of these cookies.
    • Baking Powder is a leavening agent.
    • Semi-Sweet Chocolate adds a mild crunch and a more sweetened chocolate flavor.

    🔪 Instructions

    • Mix the flaxseed meal together with the water and set aside so it can gel.
    • In a large bowl - cream the butter and sugar together. It takes about 5 minutes to get it light and fluffy.
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    • Add all of the remaining ingredients and mix well.
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    • Refrigerate for 1 hour.
    • Make 1" balls and lay on an ungreased baking sheet.
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    • Flatten the balls with the bottom of a very sturdy glass. This leaves little cracks in the sides of the cookies. They are rustic and homemade looking while still tasting delicious.
    • Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
    • Take out of the oven and remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
    • All done and delicious.

    💭 FAQ's

    Can I use crunchy peanut butter?

    Yes, just use the same amount for a little more crunch in your cookies.

    Do I have to refrigerate before rolling the balls?

    You don't really have to but the cookies will spread out a little bit more during baking.

    Can I freeze the cookie dough?

    Yes, both the cookies and dough freeze really well for up to 3 months. It is easier to handle the frozen cookie dough if you roll them into balls first and flatten. Then place the cookie sheet in the freezer for the cookies rounds to get hard. Then remove from the freezer and bag up to freeze. This method keeps the cookie dough from sticking together when frozen.

    Can the cookie dough be made ahead?

    Yes, the dough will keep up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

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    💭 More easy and healthy cookies

    • Double Chocolate Chip Cookies give are chocolate through and through.
    • If you want delicious cookies with more texture then these Chewy Oatmeal Cookies are what you're looking for.
    • With only 4 ingredients these Almond Butter Cookies may become your family's favorite.
    • How fun are these Chocolate hawaiian Island Cookies? Shredded coconut and macadamia nuts are just a couple of the delicious ingredients.

    If you take a photo of your easy peanut butter cookies I would love to see it. Follow me over on Instagram and tag me on your photo @vegan_in_the_freezer.

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    📋 Recipe

    Stack of 5five peanut Butter vegan cookies with the top one broken open.

    Peanut Butter Vegan Cookies

    Ginny McMeans
    Peanut Butter Vegan Cookies are sweet, crunchy and delicious.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 27 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Dairy-Free, Egg Free, Soy Free, Vegan
    Servings 36 Cookies
    Calories 132 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup Dairy free butter
    • 1 cup Coconut sugar
    • 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
    • 1 tablespoon Flaxseed meal - then mixed with 3 tablespoons water
    • 2 cups Whole wheat flour
    • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • 2 ounces Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips

    Instructions
     

    • Mix the flaxseed meal together with the water and set aside so it can gel.
    • In a large bowl cream the butter and sugar together.
    • Add all of the remaining ingredients and mix well.
    • Refrigerate for 1 hour.
    • Make 1" balls and lay on an ungreased baking sheet. Flatten the balls with the bottom of a sturdy glass.
    • Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes.
    • Take out of the oven and remove to a wire rack to cook completely.

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    Notes

    IF FREEZING:
    Package in rigid sided containers as defined in my article How to Prepare Food for the Freezer.
    TO PREPARE AFTER FREEZING:
    Remove from the freezer and just set out. They defrost in no time.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1CookieCalories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 113mgPotassium: 94mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Ginny McMeans

      March 17, 2014 at 9:14 pm

      Thanks Ashley and me too! 🙂

    2. Ginny McMeans

      March 17, 2014 at 9:15 pm

      Thank you and I am so glad you found them.

    3. Dani

      March 20, 2014 at 12:20 pm

      If I substituted avocado for some of the butter do you think they would still turn out?

    4. Ginny McMeans

      March 20, 2014 at 1:26 pm

      Yes, I think that would work just fine. Maybe go half and half to start with.

    5. Siena

      October 28, 2018 at 2:36 pm

      5 stars
      These are so good. I made them for my friends and it was really nice having a treat that you didn't feel guilty about.

    6. Leo

      January 28, 2021 at 4:17 pm

      5 stars
      Very nice. Not over sweet with just a little crunch. I used a tblsp measure and my 1/2 batch made 24 cookies. Thankyou for sharing.

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    For years I dabbled in cooking vegan food, but since I became a mom it has become more important for me than ever. What I’m after is a great collection of healthy and not time-consuming vegan recipes that make the whole family look forward to meals together.

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