2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are soft, chewy, and full of nutty goodness. Can you imagine these beautiful, golden cookies are made with just peanut butter and maple syrup?
They are perfect when you want a quick and healthy treat, or when you just crave classic peanut butter cookies.
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These peanut butter cookies are naturally vegan, gluten free, flourless, egg-free, refined sugar-free, and keto friendly, yet full of flavor and texture. What’s there not to love?
They are ready in under 15 minutes and are great for both kids and adults alike.
About 2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
This quick, and easy to make peanut butter cookie recipe is as simple as it gets. With just 2 simple pantry staples – peanut butter and maple syrup, you get these gorgeous bakery style cookies.
Perfect for busy days, quick snacks, or anytime your sweet tooth strikes!
Loaded with rich peanut butter flavor, sweetened with maple syrup instead of sugar, each bite of these cookies are delightful. No flour, butter, or eggs are needed, and they are great for dietary needs.
Baking these cookies is super simple. All you need to do is mix, shape and bake. And voilà, in no time you will have cookies that are naturally vegan, gluten-free, and protein-packed.
The cookie dough comes together in a few minutes and bakes into golden cookies with the classic crisscross pattern on top.
If you are looking for healthy 2-ingredient peanut butter cookies, or protein rich cookies, then this easy cookie recipe has your name written on it.
Since they use sugar-free maple syrup instead of refined sugar, these cookies are slightly chewy, perfectly sweet, and a healthier option compared to traditional cookies.
The wonderful thing about this peanut butter cookie recipe is that it is easily customizable. You can swap maple syrup with agave syrup, date syrup, honey, coconut nectar, or even sugar-free syrups like monk fruit or stevia for a keto-friendly version.
These 2-ingredient peanut butter cookies with maple syrup are the easiest cookies you will ever bake.
Let us learn how to make these cookies!
You will Love this Recipe
These Peanut Butter cookies
✔️ have only 2 ingredients
✔️ are naturally vegan & gluten-free
✔️ are refined sugar-free
✔️ are quick and easy to make
✔️ have a chewy and soft texture
✔️ are kid-friendly
✔️ make a healthy snack
✔️ are perfect for lunchboxes or after school
✔️ get done in just 15 minutes
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter - You will need peanut butter to form the base of these cookies. I have used a combination of creamy and crunchy peanut butter for texture. But you can only use smooth peanut butter for smooth cookies.
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Maple Syrup – It is used as a natural sweetener and binder. I have used sugar-free maple syrup for making keto peanut butter cookies, but you can also use regular maple syrup here.
How to Make
Baking these cookies is amazingly simple.
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Just preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F), and line a baking tray with parchment paper or silicone mat.
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Then add peanut butter and maple syrup to a bowl and mix until a smooth dough forms.
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Shape the cookies by scooping out about 1 tablespoon of dough for each cookie.
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Roll into balls, place them on the tray, and press gently with a fork to make the crisscross pattern.
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After that, bake for 9–10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Once done, remove them from the oven.
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Let them cool on the tray for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.
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And your delicious, chewy, flourless peanut butter cookies are ready to be devoured!
Variations
Keto version
Make sure to use sugar-free maple syrup to make these keto-friendly.
Nut butter swap
For a variation, you can replace peanut butter with almond butter or cashew butter instead.
Extra crunch
For added crunch, you can stir in chopped peanuts or dark chocolate chips to the cookie dough.
Flavor boost
For added flavors, add a splash of vanilla extract, or almond extract.
Toppings
For extra flavor, try sprinkling flaky sea salt, adding a handful of sugar-free dark chocolate chips, chocolate chunks, or topping with crushed peanuts for extra crunch before baking.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy them with coffee, tea, or a glass of almond milk. You can also pack them into snack boxes for kids or work lunches.
You can also pair them with other cookies like Tahini Cookies, Eggless Coconut Cookies, Almond Date Cookies, 2-Ingredient Chocolate Cookies, Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies, and 3 Ingredient Almond Flour Cookies at brunch or gatherings.
Since they are high in protein, they are best served as a post-workout snack for extra protein. You can also crumble them over a Yogurt Chia Pudding, or vanilla ice cream for a fun topping.
Storage Suggestions
These cookies keep well for up to 1 week when stored in an airtight container lined with parchment paper at room temperature.
For a longer shelf life, refrigerate them for up to 2 weeks.
You can also freeze them for up to 2 months. When you want to serve, just thaw them 30 minutes at room temperature before serving.
Tips and Tricks to make the best 2 ingredient peanut butter cookies:
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Quantity: These cookies can be baked in a large batch. So, feel free to double or triple the recipe.
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Peanut Butter: Since it is the star of this recipe, it is best to use natural peanut butter which has no added sugar or oil for best results.
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Dough: If after mixing, the dough feels sticky, chill it for 10 minutes before shaping.
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Consistency: If your peanut butter is too thick or dry, microwave it for 10 to 15 seconds. That softens it up and makes mixing much easier.
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Timing: Do not overbake. Keep an eye on them after the 8 minute mark and bake until only the edges are golden. These cookies continue to bake as they cool down.
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Texture: When the cookies come out of the oven, they look soft and delicate. But that is exactly how they should be.
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Sizing: For even baking, make sure cookies are rolled in the same size.
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Customize: If you like slightly softer cookies, flatten them just a little. For a crispier texture, press them a bit more.
2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies (Step-by-step photo instructions)
Make the Dough
- In a bowl, mix the peanut butter with maple syrup until a smooth dough forms.
Shape the Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Scoop out small portions (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll them into balls.
- Place the dough balls on the parchment-lined tray, spaced about 1 inch apart. Flatten gently with a wet or greased fork, creating a crisscross pattern on each cookie.
Baking & Cooling
- Bake for 9–10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Your healthy, delicious, and protein-packed 2-ingredient peanut butter cookies are ready to enjoy!
Serving & Storage
- Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Recipe Card
2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies [Recipe]
★★★★★
(Rating: 4.9 from 5 reviews)
| Prep time 🕐 | Cook time 🕐 | Total time 🕐 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mins | ||
| Category ☶ | Cuisine ♨ | Serves ☺ |
| Brunch | International | 16 |
| Nutrition Info ⊛ | Serving size ⊚ | |
| 101 calories | 1 |
INGREDIENTS
For 2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
- 1 cup crunchy peanut butter (I used a mix of crunchy & creamy)
- 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup sugar free
INSTRUCTIONS:
Make the Dough
- In a bowl, mix the peanut butter with maple syrup until a smooth dough forms.
Shape the Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Scoop out small portions (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll them into balls.
- Place the dough balls on the parchment-lined tray, spaced about 1 inch apart. Flatten gently with a wet or greased fork, creating a crisscross pattern on each cookie.
Baking & Cooling
- Bake for 9–10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Your healthy, delicious, and protein-packed 2-ingredient peanut butter cookies are ready to enjoy!
Serving & Storage
- Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
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NOTES:
- These cookies can be baked in a large batch. So, feel free to double or triple the recipe.
- Since it is the star of this recipe, it is best to use natural peanut butter which has no added sugar or oil for best results.
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