Description
These Vegan Peanut Butter Sugar Cookies are the perfect combination of soft, chewy texture and peanut-buttery flavor, made without dairy or eggs. With a hint of vanilla and almond milk, they are irresistibly sweet, lightly crisp at the edges, and ideal for both vegan and non-vegan cookie lovers alike. Whether you’re looking for a quick treat or need to bake for a gathering, this recipe offers a simple, fast solution, ready in under 30 minutes. Made with basic pantry ingredients, these cookies will be a hit every time.
Ingredients
1 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Extra sugar for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, granulated sugar, almond milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. The dough should be slightly thick.
- Shape the dough: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. If desired, roll the dough balls in sugar for extra sweetness.
- Flatten the dough: Place the dough balls on the baking sheet and use a fork to gently flatten each ball, creating a crisscross pattern.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are slightly firm.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Storage: Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. You can refrigerate them for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheating: To enjoy warm cookies, heat them in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
Variations: Try substituting peanut butter with almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter. You can also add chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra flavor. For a spiced twist, roll the dough in cinnamon-sugar instead of plain sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Vegan, Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 18 cookies
- Calories: Approximately 110 kcal per cookie
