Easy, chewy and delicious peanut butter cookies are perfect when you are looking for a sweet treat in no time.
I bet not one of you is surprised that these are peanut butter cookies.
Sigh.
I just can't quit you, peanut butter. And I never want to.
True confession time....
I have not been adding 1 tablespoon of peanut butter to my overnight oats or smoothies. It's more like, lots of tablespoons.
I don't know how or why it started, but I just got careless. And the fact that I am borderline obsessed with peanut butter doesn't help. I just continued to add that giant, heaping, enormous spoonful every time.
It just tasted so good and that whole moderation thing went out the window. Rats!
So, now that the kiddies are back in school and I can get back on track with my workout schedule ( I miss my bar method!) I need to go back to my 1 tablespoon of peanut butter. And hope that my pants won't be tight anymore...
Ok, confession time is over. Let's talk about these C O O K I E S!
I made these for my kids for a treat after dinner (yes, during the larger-than-life-spoonful time) and they loved them. Ok, ok, I might have tried one (or two) and was overjoyed. But I knew, I had to freeze these bad boys to avoid temptation. And I did. I freeze 3 of them in a plastic bag for each of my kids to have for dessert.
Whew! Temptation avoided. They are DELICIOUS!
Check out the video I made to celebrate these bad boys...
https://youtu.be/TX2JdZfVbdk
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil softened
- ¼ cup oats
- 2 organic eggs beaten
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 3 tablespoons ground flax seed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix together peanut butter, honey and coconut oil until combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla and mix again.
- Add remaining dry ingredients until well combined.
- Place by spoonfuls onto silpat or baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown.
I think everyone has their kryptonite when it comes to food, right??? Mine has always been peanut butter, what's yours?
DessertForTwo
I'm ALLLLLL about these cookies!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen
I'm peanut butter obsessed too. These cookies look peanut butter perfect!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet
Whoa, those look absolutely perfect - making these with my kids asap!
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen
Chewy peanut butter has always been my favorite kind of cookie. These look super tempting!
Cynthia/What A Girl Eats
These sound and look delicious! I'm always looking for gluten free sweeties!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes
Peanut butter is my weakness too! I want to make these but I'm afraid I won't be able to control myself! Lol
lauren.kelly
Believe me, I understand not being able to control yourself! 🙂
Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish
I'm so making these this week... and sharing on IG 🙂 They are so perfect. And I love you even if you eat 2 (or 6) tbsp. of pb 🙂
lauren.kelly
Aw thanks Kel! Love you back 🙂
Jessica @Savory Experiments
I will literally be craving peanut butter cookies for the rest of the day until I go home and make a batch!
lauren.kelly
That's a good thing, Jessica 😉
Maria
I can't believe these have no flour! So yummy!
lauren.kelly
Thank you!!
Stephanie
These are great! And I am SO with you on the peanut butter addiction. I can't quit and I don't want to 🙂
lauren.kelly
Nope, never 🙂 Thanks Stephanie!
christine
These do look super addictive. Great idea to freeze in sets of 3!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Christine!
Brenda@SugarfreeMom
Simple, perfect peanut butter cookies are my favorite! Great video!
lauren.kelly
Thank you, my friend!
Amy Stafford
Peanut butter makes everything taste better, so the more the better! Love that you made these gluten free!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Amy!
J @ Bless Her Heart Y'all
I just can't quit peanut butter either. These cookies looks moist and delicious! Yum yum yum!
lauren.kelly
Thank you!
Julie worden
I'm the same way have to have peanut butter on toast then found myself eating tablespoons in afternoon and before bed ! So a week ago I quite cold turkey still have it in My head just one spoon won't hurt .
lauren.kelly
You make me feel better, Julie!! It's so addictive!!