Peanut butter truffle cookies are melt in your mouth delicious. This gluten-free cookie makes the perfect lunch box or after school treat treat. Plus it’s packed with protein from the peanut butter.
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I often look through my Mom’s recipe boxes and handwritten recipe journals. I pull them out many times a year, and when I do, it seems like I find something I haven’t seen before. A most recent find was this peanut butter truffle cookie recipe.
This is not a truffle in the sense that you make a ganache. This is a baked cookie that literally melts in your mouth.
Not that my family has gluten issues, but it so happens this cookie is gluten free and it’s delicious. Even my peanut butter avoiding kid liked them! Honestly, I was really surprised at how delicious this cookie turned out. I suggest using your favorite chocolate chip, whether it’s semi-sweet, milk, dark or bittersweet. I wouldn’t suggest white chocolate.
We are a peanut butter loving family and, that said, I make peanut butter desserts often. A longtime favorite is my Mom’s Peanut Butter Pie with Chocolate Crust. This peanut butter glaze works well in so many ways including this peanut butter pound cake.
While they would be a nice addition to your holiday baking they are also perfect year round for your lunchbox or workplace treats. Or a “just because” treat!
Peanut Butter Truffle Cookies
Peanut butter truffle cookies are gluten free yet rich and delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter, not natural
- 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl combine all ingredients, except chocolate chips, with a wooden spoon, stirring until combined. Stir in chocolate chips until just incorporated.
- Using a teaspoon, form balls and place on prepared cookie sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake 9 minutes until cookie are puffed and golden. Cookies will be soft set. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes than remove to cooling racks to cool completely.
Originally published December 5, 2016
I made these today. They are excellent and very easy to make.
Totally making these cookies, when I can find peanut butter again!
My son has been asking to make chocolate chip cookies a lot lately. I’m definitely giving these a try soon. They look delicious and won’t use up any of my limited flour supply!
I used to make a cookie like this about 25 years ago. They were so easy I could make them AFTER dinner, as an immediate dessert! Will try your recipe!
I’m really intrigued! How do these come together without flour? Gotta try these to find out!
I am always looking for a gluten free cookie and this peanut butter cookie sounds great! Love that it is naturally gluten free.
I never get tired of cookies – they are just too good. Can’t wait to give your version a try – I am sure it is a delight!
I am already picturing myself dipping these in a glass of milk and enjoying them like it is nobody’s business. Yum!
We are always searching for new recipes to try! I made this with my kids and they loved it. It was super easy to make and so delicious!
You had me at peanut butter. I love peanut butter cookies.
Peanut butter and chocolate….who could ask for more?
PB and chocolate, I’m there!
How interesting that there is no grain in them! I am going to have to give them a try!
These sound tasty. It’s good to have a few gluten free cookie recipes on hand for my friends with dietary issues. Thank you, also, for clarifying that the peanut butter shouldn’t be natural! I’ve had a number of flops because I’ve tried to use it when I shouldn’t!!