You've just stumbled upon the recipe for the BEST vegan peanut butter cookies ever. This recipe has received over 100 5-star reviews! Note: This post was originally published on October 6, 2013 but has since been updated with new photos and helpful tips! The recipe is the same.
You've just stumbled upon an easy, fool-proof recipe for the BEST vegan peanut butter cookies.
This recipe has earned the praises of hundreds and has been viewed nearly a million times. Point being: You're in good hands.
If it's tasty pb cookies you're looking for, I've got your back.
To make these cookies, you'll start by gathering your ingredients.
You'll need just 7 ingredients (salt + water INCLUDED). I promised easy, didn't I?
For this recipe, you'll need:
Oat flour (store-bought or make your own from rolled oats).
Brown sugar (or coconut sugar for a less refined treat).
Peanut butter (or sunflower butter or almond butter).
Vanilla extract.
Baking soda.
Sea salt.
Water or plant-based milk.
Once you've rounded up your ingredients, it's time to get to work.
Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream together the peanut butter and brown sugar for one minute. Then, add the vanilla and beat for another 30 seconds.
Next, whisk together the oat flour, baking soda, and sea salt.
Then, slowly add the oat flour mixture to the peanut butter mixture while beating. Once a crumbly dough has formed, add the water and continue to beat until incorporated.
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, and roll the dough into balls (you want about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie). Drop the dough balls onto the lined pans.
Then, use a fork to flatten the dough balls one way and then the other, creating a crisscross pattern across the top of each.
Once you've flattened all the cookie dough balls, bake for just 8 to 12 minutes, or until starting to turn golden at the edges.
They bake quickly, so be sure to keep an eye on them.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely before moving or enjoying.
They're quite tender and soft, especially when they're warm, so it's important to let them rest before fiddling with them.
The path to making these peanut butter cookies vegan and gluten-free means that all the extraneous ingredients are cleared away, allowing their true nutty potential to flourish and shine.
I think you'll find these cookies to be the softest, most tender, and peanut-buttery you've ever tasted. The use of brown sugar adds to their density and lends a warm, caramel layer to their peanut butter decadence.
They have a melt-in-your-mouth quality to them, and they pair perfectly with an ice cold glass of plant-based milk.
And if you'd like to repurpose these cookies in a sweet, summery treat, be sure to checkout this recipe for vegan double peanut butter ice cream sandwiches.
Also, see the comments below for fun and interesting ways readers have modified this recipe—hint: the addition of chocolate chips seems to be a win!
📖 Recipe
Soft + Tender Peanut Butter Cookies | Vegan and Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter (you can also use ½ peanut butter and ½ almond butter)*
- 1 cup brown sugar**
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup oat flour (use 1 cup if you prefer chewy cookies rather than tender cookies)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- ¼ cup filtered water (readers have also had success using ¼ cup almond milk)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter and brown sugar for 1 minute. Add in the vanilla extract and beat for another 30 seconds.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (oat flour, baking soda, and salt).
- While beating the peanut butter mixture, slowly add in the oat flour mixture and beat until a crumby dough forms. Add the water and continue to beat until distributed. Do not over mix.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into balls (about 1 ½ - 2 tablespoons per cookie), drop onto parchment-lined pan, and flatten with a fork one way and then the other to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until just starting to turn golden at the edges (they bake FAST, so watch them carefully).
- Cool completely on the pan before moving or enjoy.
- Store in an airtight plastic container to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
Notes
Nutrition
Celeste Jackson says
Those are making my mouth water...would be great with my coffee.
Jonathan says
Just made these, but did not have oat flour so I used almond flour. Delicious!
Leah says
Thank You!!! These were delicious :) I look forward to more vegan sweets from you!
mary says
I made these the other day for a relative who is vegan and they were such a hit with everyone in the house. Thanks for posting this great recipe!
Ashley says
I'm so glad that you made them AND they were a hit! Thanks for the lovely feedback and happy 2014!
Sherry Williamson says
Delicious. I used a scant half cup of almond flour and an equal amount of arrowroot flour. Awesome!
Cassandra says
I made these yesterday, subbing crunchy natural (not no stir, it was what i had) almond butter, and coconut oil for the vegan spread. They turned out fantastic! chewy, tender, great flavor. my youngest is allergic to eggs, wheat, and dairy, and since I was making cookies for her sister I needed to make something for her. she is thrilled! Thank you for the great recipe!
Shelley says
What do you mean by vegan spread?
Ashley says
Hi Shelley, thanks for pointing that out in this comment! There isn't any vegan spread, such as Earth Balance, in this recipe so that comment must be an error or a comment that should have landed on another recipe. Just follow the recipe exactly as posted :)
Jessica says
I think she meant that because she used "stir peanut butter" instead of no stir, she had to adapt her peanut butter (which was just crushed peanuts) into a nut butter blend with an oil in it. Often no stir peanut butters contain oils, sugar, and salt.
fern says
Do you have any suggestions for baking soda and baking powder? That are vegan
Ashley says
Thanks for reading and commenting! Everything that I have read suggests that most, if not all, baking sodas and baking powders are free of animal products. Have you heard otherwise?
Ange says
Arm and hammer tests on animals, so that could be a contention with some vegans
Ashley says
Good to know! Thanks for sharing that info. Do you know if Trader Joe's brand is free of animal testing?
Janet says
TJ baking soda and powder is probably ok as their beauty products are not tested on animals and mostly vegan.
Jan says
Bob's Red Mill does not test on animals either. Yay!
Ashley says
Love Bob's Red Mill even more now! Thanks for sharing that tidbit! :)
E says
I have pb that's close to expiration (we stocked up!), so I looked up a vegan cookie recipe. I'm about to try these. I'll let you know how they taste with my glass of "milk".
E says
Just finished making these. Note: I used my regular All-Purpose flour, but this recipe made some soft, delicious cookies! I'm excited to share them with husband. He loves peanut butter! Thanks!
Ashley says
I'm so glad you're enjoying them and it's helpful to know that they're still just as tasty with all purpose flour! Thanks for the update!
Jayden says
these are delightful. I halved the brown sugar because i was using sweetened peanut butter, and used ap flour cuz that's what i had. 12 mins in the oven had them slightly crispy on the bottom, held up well.
Ashley says
So glad you enjoyed them, Jayden! Thanks for taking the time to come back and share your thoughts and rating. :)
Cassandra says
I just made these and they were so delicious! I split the brown sugar with maple sugar (my husband's family is from NH, so there are a lot of maple products in the house!!) and it gave the cookies a wonderful maple flavor! I used regular all-purpose flour since that is all I had- for my variation I had to bake them a little bit longer, but they still came out chewy and delicious! I'm vegan, but my husband and his family are not; this sweet treat was a hit with everyone and they seemed very surprised that a vegan diet can taste so wonderful! Thanks so much for the recipe!!!
Ashley says
Hi Cassandra! Thanks for trying out the recipe and for commenting with how the adjustments worked out for you! I will have to make these with maple sugar next time -- that sounds so delicious. I'm so glad that these cookies impressed non-vegans! Always an exciting moment when you can surprise people with how delicious vegan food can be :)
Cassandra says
Ashley! I tried to give you five stars, but my iPhone wouldn't let me… but just know it is a 5-star recipe! The whole batch is already gone and my husband is begging me to make more :)
Ashley says
Oh my gosh, you're so sweet! Thanks for commenting back with your 5-star rating! Also, love when the husbands beg for vegan food -- it's so cute, isn't it?
Carolyn A. says
This is a great recipe, and so simple! I added a little (1/4 c.) Maple Syrup, and they are fantastic!
Becky says
This is the perfect peanut butter cookie recipe!! They are just the texture and flavor I was looking for. Plus, they couldn't have been easier to make. As a vegetarian making the transition to a vegan lifestyle, I am always looking for new tasty recipes to add to my recipe box, and this is a keeper. I did have to make one adjustment because I didn't have enough creamy peanut butter, so I used 1/2 cup creamy and 1/2 cup crunchy. I have to say, I loved the added texture of the crunch! As another commenter said, they took a little longer to bake, about 10 minutes for me. My boyfriend tried these not knowing they were vegan and raved about how good they were. When I told him they were vegan, he said, "You tricked me!" Keep the great recipes coming!
Ashley says
Hi Becky! Umm, thank you for the amazingly sweet words! I need to try this creamy-crunchy pb combo the next time I make these cookies. Isn't it the best when our loved ones unknowingly eat vegan foods and melt over their deliciousness?! I "trick" my husband all the time, too! Also, thank you for noting that the baking time was closer to 10 minutes -- I will update the recipe to reflect the variance in baking times. I'm quickly learning that the oven in our new-ish home is like a mini inferno, and it seems to bake EVERYTHING quicker than expected!
Precious says
These look amazing, but do you think I could sub the peanut butter with Sunbutter?
Ashley says
Yes, I definitely think that would work! You might have to add a bit more oat flour if the sunbutter is runny but otherwise I think it should sub really well. Please let me know how it goes!
Talia says
I made these for my kids {and hubs} last night and they LOVED them!! We will def be making them again! I love your photography too btw. I also only had pb on hand that separates, and they still turned out amazing! Thanks for blogging this recipe and taking the time to stage them so lovely. :)
Ashley says
Hi Talia! Thanks for reporting back with kind words and helpful substitution hints! I'm glad to know that they do turn out with pb that separates, and I will add a note into the recipe. Also, thank you for the sweet compliments on the photos! It's definitely the part of being a food blogger that challenges me the most, so your words mean a lot to me :)
Karen says
This recipe is great! Super easy to make and super tasty!! I'm allergic to peanuts so I subbed the peanut butter with a toasted soy spread called wow butter (tastes just like peanut butter). They were amazing!!!
Abigail says
do you have to use oat flour? or can you use regular, and make it non gluten free, but still vegan
Ashley says
You can absolutely use regular flour and they will turn out just as delicious!
Christine Wells says
Mmmmm....the cookie dough is awesome. I couldn’t stop eating the cookie dough. Once the cookies were done, I dipped them in a little grape jelly. Wonderfully delicious! I’m thinking about making thumb print cookies with this recipe next. PB&J cookies, yum yum 😋
Ashley says
Christine, BRILLIANT idea to turn these into PB + J thumbprints. Love where your head is at. So glad you enjoyed both the dough and the baked cookies and thanks for taking the time to share your feedback and inspirational ideas. :)
Donika says
Hello, Ashley. I don't have brown sugar so can I make them with honey??
Ashley says
Hi Donika, I'm not sure how they'll turn out with honey as I haven't tried substituting with it but please let me know how it goes/went if you try it!
Kelsey C says
This recipe was great! Just what I was looking for. Thank you.
Ashley says
You are so welcome! Glad it was what you were looking for :-)
Pam says
These were fabulous!!! I am not vegan, but have discovered the joys of vegan baking. At first glance, I wondered how cookies without the usual butter/egg combination would taste, but these are absolutely delicious and so easy to make. I used my Nutribullet to make oat flour - quick and easy!
Ashley says
Hi Pam! I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed them so much! Great tip to make the oat flour in a Nutribullet. Thanks for sharing!
Roslynne Crawford says
These cookies are awesome! Next time, I am going to put the cookies in the freezer for 30 mins or so to reduce them spreading out. Mine were a bit thin. Thanks, Ashley. I am a new vegan so it's a pleasure to read your blog and try out some delicious recipes.
Ashley says
I'm so glad you enjoyed them and thank you for the feedback! Great idea about freezing the dough prior to baking, as they can spread out a bit. I might have to add that into the recipe notes!
Carly says
SOOOO GOOD! I added coconut oil in, and subbed the water with almond milk. BEST VEGAN COOKIES I HAVE FOUND TO DATE! Thank you so much for sharing it!
Ashley says
You're making me blush! Thank you so much for the amazing cookie compliments, Carly (try saying that 10 times fast). Can I ask how much coconut oil you added? Just asking in case other readers want to make that addition since coconut oil has so many awesome health benefits. Thanks for reading, baking, and commenting!
Racheal says
I made these tonight with maple syrup in place of the sugar. I was worried they'd be a bit too soft as the batter was quite runnuly but they turned out fantastic! I actually forgot about them and they didn't over cook.
Racheal says
Runny*
Busie says
how much maple syrup did you use? wanted to sub the sugar for honey, but unsure of how much to use!!
mishka says
I am not much of a baker, but I had a huge craving for (vegan, gluten-free) peanut butter cookies last night. After searching through recipes that had ingredients I didn't care for, or long lists of various flours and binders, I found yours and thought it looked like something I could handle. I blended my own oat flour, leaving just a few larger flakes intact and used a combo of almond butter and peanut butter (because I didn't have a full cup of pb). The cookies were fantastic! Exactly what I wanted - peanutty, not too sweet, chewy and a little salty. This morning, I ate one with my coffee and it had become satisfyingly crunchy around the edges and maintained a really good chewiness in the centre. Thank you, thank you! This may be my go-to recipe from now on.
Ashley says
I'm so glad you enjoyed them, Mishka! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on them -- you've inspired me to try these with my morning coffee!
Alba Marina says
Hey! I was wondering if I could use baking powder instead of baking soda? Thanks!
Ashley says
Hi Alba! I've never tried substituting baking powder for baking soda in this recipe, so I can't vouch for it having the same results. However, usually you need 2-3 times the amount in order to sub baking powder for baking soda, but it can affect the flavor. If you try it, please comment and let me know how it works! Good luck!
Natalie says
Not sure how many vegans are going to want to dip their cookies in a cold glass of milk... but this recipe looks great!
Ashley says
Hi Natalie! Thanks for the sweet words! By "milk" I mean plant-based milk (almond, cashew, coconut, etc) -- there is an entire world of non-dairy milk options :)
donna says
this recipe is the BOMB! Eight cookies given to me as a take home treat for the hubby ( I am not a cookie kinda person) , and I nipped the corner of one for a quick lil taste... eight cookies later... I am a convert. And the hubby will just have to wait until i make them myself... FIVE STARS of perfect addiction... :)
Ashley says
What an awesome compliment -- thank you!! I feel honored that this recipe converted a non-cookie person! :)
Shayna says
These were really delicious. Instead of water I used chocolate almond milk. They were sooo good.
Ashley says
What a fabulous idea to use chocolate almond milk! Thanks for the wonderful idea, and so glad you enjoyed the cookies!
Tejal says
I just made these and they were amazing. I was really craving something sweet for dessert and it was really easy I already had all the ingredients. It's so nice to find eggless recipes. Thank you!
Ashley says
Thank you for commenting! I'm so glad you enjoyed the cookies, Tejal!
Ms. Gee says
Best Peanut butter cookies ever! something so delish! Simple and quick. I am eatting too much though lol, also because of this recipe, I'm making my own oat flour which u drop your oats in a blender or proceesor and done! going to try the other recipesssss. You go girl!
Joanna says
These cookies were amazing!!!! Followed the recipe exactly. Made my own oat flour out of oats like the notes said. Easy! My non vegan fiancé is on his 4th cookie. My stupid iPhone won't let me rate w the stars but 5stars!!!!
Andrea says
Thank you so much for this recipe, I can't wait to try it!
Please note that BROWN SUGAR IS NOT ALWAYS VEGAN as the processing of the sugar uses Bone Char from cow bones.
Ashley says
Hi Andrea! Thanks for the insight on brown sugar -- I had no idea! I just checked on the one that I use (Trader Joe's Organic Brown Sugar), and it is vegan. Thank goodness!
melissa says
Hi Ashley,
I stumbled across your recipe and made them as fast as I could gather up the ingredients!!! I used 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt in lieu of the 1/8 teaspoon of regular salt and in my food processor I pulsed my own oat flour using gf whole oats. I went with your readers suggestion and used almond milk instead of water. Fan-friggin'-tastic peanut butter cookies!!! THANKS for sharing this recipe and I hope my readers love them as much as I do!!!
melissa says
PS….I went with the full cup of oat flour too!!!
Rachel says
YUMMMMY! These are so so darn good! I had no idea what to expect because of no butter or anything but they are the BOMB! I just made myself sick though, they are very rich so please ladies no eating the whole batch :D
Julie Resnick says
Made these with my 2 year old son yesterday and they were amazing! Thanks! How can I share this recipe on my Twitter?
Ashley says
Hi Julie! I'm so glad you enjoyed the peanut butter cookies! You can share the recipe on Twitter by linking directly to the post. Thanks for checking and for your lovely feedback!
Woweeeeeee says
These are amazing!!!!! Best peanut butter cookie recipe I have ever tried.
Ashley says
Thank you!! I'm so glad that you enjoyed them!
Janelle says
Hello Ashley,
This recipe is simply amazing! I add chocolate chips to my cookies to make it even more mouth watering. I hope that is okay that I made a printable of this recipe, it was just so delicious!
Thanks for sharing!
Janelle
Ashley says
Hi Janelle! I'm so glad you're enjoying the recipe! Great idea adding in chocolate chips! Sharing the recipe is fine as long as you link back to both my homepage and the original recipe post within the printable. Thanks for checking!
Eileen says
I made these this morning for a friends birthday who is not Vegan or GF. I looked all over the internet for a good pb cookie recipe that didn't have rice flour but oat flour - as my family is gluten free; but my non GF friends can taste the rice flour I put in things. This was IT!! All I can say is that these are AWESOME! The only thing I would change next time I made them would be a little more peanut butter, but I really like Peanut butter. I also added a tsp of Baking powder to help the cookie not spread. I have found with GF baking that it helps. These were great, because it was just simple ingredients, nothing weird; no special mixing, basic stuff. you would never know these were without the eggs and butter. Love them! Seriously if anyone has doubts, DONT! Just go for it, you'll be glad you did!
Ashley says
Hi Eileen! Thanks so much for commenting with your feedback! I'm so glad you enjoyed the cookies so much. It makes me so happy to hear about people sharing them with friends and family and having positive results! That is a great tip about adding baking powder -- I never would have thought to do add it in to prevent the cookies from spreading. I'll absolutely try it the next time I make them! Thanks again for your kind words!
Autumn says
I have made these twice with good results. To jazz them up a little I added a few handfulls of trail mix & granola, plus a little cinnamon. They seem to be pretty foolproof (I don't even measure, just eyeball & dump everything in the bowl). :)
Ashley says
Umm, genius idea to add trail mix, granola and cinnamon; that sounds amazing! Glad you're enjoying the recipe, Autumn!
eliko says
hi, can u add a photo of the dough after adding the water?
it looks very watery and stickey to me,,
tnx
Ashley says
Hi Eliko! I can add a photo of the dough the next time I make these; however, the dough should not be watery after adding the 1/4 cup of water or almond milk. It should add just enough moisture to get the dough to hold together nicely so that you can form the cookies for baking. What kind of peanut butter did you use?
eliko says
tnx :)
actually after 5 minutes the dough was ok to work with.but when i tryed to make the cross pattern the fork just sticked to the dough .
after 10 minutes in the oven the cookies spreaded ALL over the baking sheets - is it ok?
i added the photo:
http://i58.tinypic.com/oftt21.jpg
Ashley says
Hmm, it does sound like the dough was a bit too wet and the cookies typically don't spread out like that; however, they should still taste delicious and hold up fine. You can try chilling the dough for 30 minutes or more before baking next time or add in a touch more oat flour if you want to reduce the spreading.
Traci says
Oh. My. God. I've been making peanut butter cookies since I was a kid, and these are the best!
I was low on peanut butter, so I just made a 1/2 batch--it worked perfectly. I used 1/2 cup of oat flour for the 1/2 batch, and coconut milk instead of water. The perfect cookie for a rainy night.
Ashley says
Thanks, Traci! I'm so glad you're enjoying the cookies so much! Also, thank you for the including the measurements you used to cut the recipe in half; it's always great to know what works! I think I need to start making half batches, too :)
nom nom de nom says
I think the texture would be something like Shortbread, especially if you use some cornstarch in place of about 1/4 cup oat flour.
Amanda says
These biscuits are fantastic. I am gluten and dairy intolerant so finding yummy things to eat can be a challenge. So easy to make, thank you
Ashley says
I'm so glad you enjoyed them, Amanda! Thanks for commenting!
Shayna says
I made these with soynut butter since the kids' schools are nut free... Delicious!!! Thanks:)
Ashley says
Hi Shayna! I'm so happy to hear they worked with soynut butter. Thanks for sharing your modification!
BryceR says
wow jeez these are good!! thank you!! :)
Ashley says
Thanks, Bryce! I'm so glad you're enjoying them!
Ashley C. says
These are oh so delicious! Loving each bite! Simply beautiful
Ashley says
Thanks, Ashley! So happy to hear you're loving each bite!
Renee says
YUM! Thank you for this recipe! Delicious! and my PB Cookie fans didn't even know they were vegan!
Ashley says
You're welcome, Renee! I'm so glad to hear that everyone enjoyed the cookies! Always a good sign when no one knows they're vegan :)
Raquel says
Just made these and my husband who's not vegan LOVED them, he thought they were "even better than the non vegan". I used all purpose flour since it was what I had and left them in the oven for double the time, they are delicious. Thank you !
Ashley says
Hi Raquel! I'm so happy to hear that you and your husband loved the cookies! What a great compliment that he thought they were better than the "non-vegan" kind :) Thanks for taking the time to report back and provide the notes on your adjustments with all purpose flour.
Nancy@SeasonsOfJoy says
Hi! I was looking for a recipe with oat flour and natural peanut butter, and here they are! Thanks! Yes, I used the kind of peanut butter you have to stir, and it was so hard, I emptied the entire new jar into my food processor, whirred it smooth, and scraped the unused part right back into the jar! The recipe worked great! I used vanilla almond milk, and made the cookies not as flat. They are beautiful, tender, and delish! And I fell, almost guilt-free! Win-win! SO glad I found your blog!
Ashley says
Hi Nancy! Thanks for your sweet words and for your tips about using the kind of peanut butter you have to stir; I'm so happy to hear it worked out with it. Great idea to throw it in the food processor first to completely incorporate the oil. I'm SO glad you found Blissful Basil, too! :)
Marlo Saul says
Hi Ashley! Today is my first day finding your blog and I'm so glad that I did! I had a crazy PB cookie craving hit and these little gems were put to the test! I'm a chewy cookie girl so I went for the whole cup of flour. I also subbed a homemade almond/walnut butter for the pb and coconut palm sugar for the brown sugar and I added Enjoy mini chocolate chips. My batch was too loose to press with a fork so I thought they might be a flop but they turned out AMAZING! I usually roll half of my batter in plastic wrap and refrigerate so I can slice a couple singles to bake after my kids go to sleep, this recipe will be perfect for that! I'm keeping this recipe in my arsenal! Thanks so much!
Ashley says
Hi, Marlo! I'm so glad that you found Blissful Basil and had a chance to make these cookies and enjoyed them! Thank you for outlining your substitutions; it's always wonderful to hear that the cookies turn out even with adjustments. I definitely need to try adding in mini chocolate chips; peanut butter + chocolate = the best!
Jessica I. says
Made these for the second time tonight and once again they are dee-licious! Both times I made the oat flour with my Nutribullet and I used natural peanut butter which does separate but they were perfect! The first time I made them tender and the second time I went for chewy; either/or is great. I love how quick and easy these are to make; this is officially my go-to peanut butter cookie recipe! Thanks for this!
Ashley says
Thanks so much for commenting with your feedback, Jessica! I'm so glad you've enjoyed the cookies both ways, and what a great idea to process the oat flour in a Nutribullet. I'll definitely have to try that the next time I make them :)
Alex says
Wow, just wanted to say thanks so much for sharing this recipe, these cookies are amazing! I LOVE that all of the ingredients are healthy too, making them pretty guilt-free in my books. It can be tough to find healthy-but-delicious sweet vegan recipes (that aren't a raw vegan tart!). So good to see a recipe without vegan spread or general flour (I sometimes don't even feel that comfortable using wholemeal flour, to be honest).
I used coconut sugar and natural peanut butter and it was great. Also sneaked in some vegan sugar free dark choc chips and some ripe banana chunks! Super duper delicious. Also, I love the oat flour. These cookies are actually really filling and satisfying compared to cookies that call for normal flour - I think this is due to the oat flour (and the peanut butter, of course!). So good.
Thanks again! It's people like you who are making the vegan world more friendly and accessible, gotta love that!
With love from Australia :)
Ashley says
Alex! Thanks for taking the time to write such a long, thoughtful, and sweet comment. I really appreciate the feedback, and I'm so glad you enjoyed the cookies. Adding chocolate and peanut butter chunks sounds like the best idea ever; I will have to try that the next time I make these. I'll make a note in the recipe that coconut sugar can be used in place of brown sugar, so thank you for noting that substitution!
Anneli Olila says
WAY too sweet. Offensively sweet. Too bad.
Ashley says
Hi Anneli, I'm sorry that you felt that these were too sweet! I've never heard that complaint about these cookies before, but you can always cut back on the brown sugar or use coconut sugar instead.
Merrit Mitchell says
I use about 1 1/4 cup of cane sugar and add about 3-4 tablespoons of molasses.....they are just right on the sweetness!
Mn mom says
Any suggestion to replace oat flour, have a son , no gluten,dairy,egg or oats it mimics gluten in the body.
Baking without eggs is a challenge for myself, love to hear suggestions
Thank you
Ashley says
Hi there! Can your son have buckwheat? If so, try using raw buckwheat groats and grind them into a fine flour in the food processor. It's a simple swap for the oat flour and works well for those with allergies since it's a seed. You may need to add in a bit more water because it can be more absorbent than oat flour. I'd love to hear how they turn out for you.
As for baking without eggs, there are a variety of substitutes depending on what you're making. Here is a helpful post that provides allergen-friendly baking substitutes from the amazing vegan, gluten-free blog Fork and Beans: http://www.forkandbeans.com/2013/11/22/guide-egg-substitutions/
Emily says
I JUST made this with almond milk instead of water, and I made my own oat flour out of gluten free old fashioned oats. THESE ARE AMAZING.
Ashley says
Hi, Emily! Thank you for taking the time to comment with your feedback and adjustments. I'm so happy to hear that you're enjoying the recipe!
Jane says
I just pulled a batch out of the oven, I can't wait for them to cool! I found that I didn't have enough peanut butter or almond butter (even combined) so I added coconut oil since I saw another reader was using very whole and natural nut butter (mine is, too) and added coconut oil to hers. I was worried that I would have to add too much oil to make it a cup, since it was only about half a cup of nut butters, but I think the recipe turned out alright. I used my own gf flour blend (one part each of coconut flour, oat flour, brown rice flour, and arrowroot powder) and added about 1/4 cup of cocoa powder to the recipe, too. I'm very excited to taste them, they look perfect!! Thank you for posting such a simple recipe!
Ashley says
Hi Jane!Thank you for sharing all of your substitutions! The cocoa powder addition sounds especially delicious. I hope they turned out well with the adjustments. Enjoy, and you're welcome :)
Maria Taylor says
Thank You. This is a great recipe. I did not have the oat flour but I did blend with the blender some Instant oat meal I did 1 cup and almost a half to make sure I was able to get a cup (the recipe explains you can use 1 cup if you want them to be chewy instead of tender). Wonderful choice because I love extra soft fall apart cookies. I baked them a few minutes longer because ovens vary in temperature and mine were still too soft. I also used jar creamy peanut butter. It worked well for me. I will try it with the recommended one as soon as I get it because this was greeaaat even with the modifications so I am 100% sure it will be even better with the recommended items. Thank you so much my boys loved these cookies. You are great and so is the recipe. : )
Karissa @ Vegan À La Mode says
My favorite peanut butter cookies ever! They are so soft and pillowy! I've made these three times now and love them more each time :)
Red says
These are delicious! I erred on the side of underbaking them since they continue to bake for a bit after taking out of the oven. I baked at 350 for about 8 min and they are perfect...slightly browned and crispy on the edges, chew in the center. My husband, who is a peanut butter cookie fanatic, loves these, and didn't notice they are gluten and egg free. I used rice milk in place of the water and added a smidge more peanut butter (maybe 1 T). Thank you for posting this recipe, my egg-free kids appreciate it!
Ashley says
You're welcome! I'm so happy that you and your family enjoyed them so much. Thanks for taking the time to comment with your feedback and adjustments!
Joanne says
These are delicious!!!! My family loves them! I had to recently give up eggs, I was sad but thanks to great recipes like this one I am still baking away! I have to omit the vanilla but wish I could keep it. I am sure it would be the icing on the cake :)
Ashley says
I'm so happy to hear that you're loving the pb cookies, Joanne! I'm sure it's been a tricky adjustment to get used to baking without eggs and vanilla, but I'm glad this recipe has helped prove that you can still create delicious treats. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment with your results :)
SA says
Hey.
I'm about to try making these for a freind, just wondering does it matter whether light brown or dark brown sugar is used? :)
:)
Ashley says
Hi there! I use dark but either should work fine! Enjoy!
Michelle says
Loved these. Why would you waste eggs these are so amazing as it. Not a vegan, so no restrictions, but huge fan. I am a former gourmet buyer a for a baked goods co...so ive have had my share..these are great. I added a spice called baking spice by penzys, a bit like allspice or pumpkin pie spice with cardamon
Ashley says
Hi, Michelle! I'm so glad that you loved the cookies. Penzys is my absolute favorite brand of spices, but I have yet to try Baking Spice. That sounds amazing though, and I bet it really added oomph to the flavor in these cookies. Thanks for the creative twist!
Roxanne says
Yummmmm! So tasty. I only have natural peanut butter so I used a cup of that and added a couple tbsp of margarine to get a smooth consistency. I used the full cup of oat flour for a chewy cookie and also subbed a chia egg (1 tbsp chia seeds with 3 tbsps water) for the plain water as I wanted to be sure they wouldn't crumble apart. They turned out wonderful, I have eaten at least 4 since they came out of the oven earlier today.
Lauren says
Just tried these with my family; they were a huge hit! And we happened to have everything on-hand, thankfully!
I wrote about them on my blog and linked back to your blog. :)
We'll definitely be making these often. Uh oh! Hahaha. Have a good day!
Ashley says
Thanks for the feedback and link back to my blog, Lauren! I'm so glad you and your family enjoyed the cookies. I seem to ALWAYS have every ingredient on hand for these, which is both the best thing ever and a dangerous thing. My husband and I can tear through an entire batch in just a few days :)
Shashika says
I made these yesterday for family, and they were perfect! Such a simple and easy recipe. I used whole wheat flour instead of oat. I hope you dont mind if I share the recipe on my blog?
Ashley says
Hi Shashika! I'm so glad you enjoyed these cookies! You can share the recipe, just be sure to change the title of it (so that it doesn't conflict with search results) and link back to my original post. Thank you!
Marilyn says
These turned out awesome! I wish I had measured everything because I may not be able to do it again because I didn't have any peanut butter, so I roasted a pie plate of peanuts then processed them into peanut butter with about a tbsp of coconut oil and some salt. It turned out a bit runny for peanut butter. Then I had only 1/2 cup of brown panela sugar, so I added a bit of maple syrup (maybe 2 tbsp?). I processed all of this and it was quite crumbly. I ground up oatmeal to make about 3/4 cup. I added 1 tsp of baking soda and no salt because I oversalted the peanut butter. I put everything into a bowl and stirred by hand, adding 1/4 cup water. This was the perfect consistency and made perfect balls that weren't sticky and didn't fall apart. I added some chocolate chips, too. Baked at 350 and these came out as the most perfect and delicious cookies I have ever made. Thank you so much for this recipe! If I could give it more stars I would!
Marilyn says
I also used vanilla and flattened the balls with a fork, of course!
Ashley says
Marilyn! Thank you so much for the awesome and detailed feedback/adjustments! I love that you made homemade peanut butter -- so impressive and I bet that added such a rich flavor. Great idea to add in chocolate chips, too!
Marilyn says
I should really stress that I have been baking since I was a kid and I have never had such perfect cookies turn out before.
Ashley says
Really?!?! What an amazing and humbling compliment. Thank you so much, Marilyn!
Wanda says
The cookies are great.....my husband has pancrititis and he is limited on normal ingredients. Thanks for a wonderful recipe
Ashley says
You're welcome, Wanda! I'm happy to hear that you and your husband enjoyed the cookies so much!
Jack says
These were fantastic! I made a coupe changes to adjust to my diet, however. I am on a no-auger-added diet which basically means you don't add any kind of sweetener to anything (the thought is that the fiber in fruit and other sweet produce regulates your blood sugar). For this recipe, I substituted the Brown Sugar requirement for 1.25 cups of chopped dates. I blended the chopped dates, peanut butter, and almond milk together in a food processor until a fairly creamy consistency (dates are pretty hard to liquefy). I then used this mixture in place of the Sugar & Peanut butter requirements of the recipe. I also added raisins to the tops of the cookies for a healthier appearance. I don't eat a lot of sweet things, but if I could choose anything for dessert, this would be it. Thanks!
Ashley says
Hi, Jack! Thanks so much for the feedback and awesome substitution notes. I love that you tried this with dates and that it worked out so well! I've substituted coconut sugar before, but never thought to use dates -- I can't wait to try it. Also love the idea of adding raisins to the top. PB and raisins are such a solid combination. So glad you enjoyed this recipe!
Rheanna says
I'm making two big batches of these today for friends. This is about the fourth time I've made them, last time I added trader Joe's semi sweet chocolate chips. They turned out delicious and I always use tjs peanut butter and they come out great. Doing one with crunchy one with creamy & chocolate chips today. I love these because they are vegan but also so easy and everyone loves them, vegan or not.
Ashley says
So happy to hear you're enjoying these so much, Rheanna! I seriously need to try adding chocolate chips, as I've heard so many good things about that addition. Love the crunchy/creamy variations, too! I bet crunchy would be delicious. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts!
jeff ruth says
Great cookies!!! Minor changes to the original recipe, however, in that I used stir (100% peanuts) peanut butter and for liquid I used a quarter cup blend of water and maple syrup. I am Canadian, maple syrup belongs in everything eaten! They turned out absolutely delicious!!!
Ashley says
Thanks, Jeff! And I love the idea of adding maple syrup. Although I'm not Canadian, I can get on-board with adding maple syrup to just about anything. It's seriously the best and lends such a rich, caramel flavor unlike anything else. Thanks for taking the time to share your substitutions and kind words!
Claire says
No-stir peanut butter has palm oil in it which is a terrible thing to support.
Ashley says
Hi, Claire. I'll be completely honest: when I wrote this recipe a year and a half ago, I didn't know about all of the issues with palm oil. That being said, I first learned about the issues about 10 months ago and should have updated the recipe to reflect this knowledge. It's updated now. Thank you for your input.
Claire says
Awesome! Thank you so much for updating your recipe to not include palm oil. It takes two seconds to stir peanut butter and saves the orangutans! :)
Phala Bowles says
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Naty says
The taste was absolutely fantastic! However, the texture was terrible for me :( I put them in the oven for about 12 minutes and decided to get them out because they were already past-golden, but they were still incredibly soft...the texture resembled the batter, actually.
I read someone put them in the fridge for a while, so I'll try them again doing that extra step
Thanks so much for the wonderful recipe, I was *dying* for some PB cookies!
Ashley says
Hi, Naty! I'm glad you enjoyed the taste but so sorry that the texture was off for you. Did you let them cool completely before moving them? They are more delicate cookies, but the texture shouldn't resemble the dough after baking. Sometimes variations in the thickness of peanut butter can affect the texture. I would definitely try refrigerating the dough or adding more oat flour. I hope this helps, and I'd love to know how they turn out the second time around!
Stella says
Wowowowoowow!! So good, I had to go through the effort of leaving a comment!! I am so unimpressed by any baked vegan dessert I ever had but THIS. WOW! SO good!! I added a few more tablespoons of flour because it looked too wet and it was just perfect. Thank you so much.
Ashley says
Hi, Stella! I'm so glad you enjoyed these cookies. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback!!
sandra says
could you use cocnut milk instead of almoind milk, would it still work the same in the recipe?
Ashley says
Hi, Sandra! I haven't tried it myself, but it should work just fine as long as the thickness of the coconut milk is similar to almond milk. I'd love to know how it goes!
Tracy says
I made the cookies and they are great. I find it very ironic however, that you make it a point to make them animal -free and animal testing free, yet you encourage readers to enjoy the cookies with a cold glass of milk. You should specify that it should be soy or almond milk to be totally animal cruelty concious. Just my comments anyway.
Ashley says
Hi, Tracy! I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed the cookies, and I appreciate your input on specifying a plant-based milk rather than just stating "milk". I hadn't yet shifted to veganism at the time when I wrote this post in 2013, so I wasn't as sensitive as I now am. So, although I wrote "milk" in this post with plant-based milk in mind, I didn't think to clarify. I'll make the clarification now though. Thanks for catching this and for commenting!
Naty says
These are really delicious! I've made them twice, once with oat flour and once with AP. Both times they needed to be in the oven for more than 10 minutes (maybe 15?...not sure if it has something to do with me using crunchy PB instead of creamy). Nonetheless, they were really delish, and I'm just in love with how easy it is to put everything together! Thank you so much for the recipe!
Celeste says
MMMMMM!!! SO DELICIOUS! THANK YOU FOR THIS AMAZING RECIPE! I had been scouring the web for a good recipe and was disappointed with all the ones I found, and I finally found yours! and it was super delicious and super easy too! My whole family loves them(and some of them are not too easy to please)! (I used 1 cup of whole wheat flour because I didn't have any oat flour) Thanks again! <3 Will be saving this recipe.
Ashley says
You're welcome, Celeste! I'm so, so happy to hear that you and your family, tricky-to-please and all, enjoyed them! Also great to know that they work with whole wheat flour, so thanks for noting that substitution!
Mario says
They are just amazing! i added less sugar though
Ashley says
I'm glad you enjoyed them, Mario! Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback -- I really appreciate it.
Bianca from Germany says
This is a great recipe, Ashley! I had a favorite pb cookie recipe but was looking for a new one because the old recipe used added oil, and in my opinion with all the fat in the peanut butter plus the added oil my old favorite cookies contained way too much fat. Your recipe proves a rich pb cookie doesn't require additional oil or margarine! It is my new favorite!
Ashley says
Hi, Bianca! Thanks for your awesome feedback. I'm honored that this is your new favorite pb cookie!!
London Newsflash says
Greetings from London! My preferred peanut butter brand is Meridian which is palm oil free and organic, and it works perfectly with your recipe. Huge success, yum! My room mates requested another batch :-)
Nancy says
OMG these are perfect! I just turned vegan and have been searching for a good peanut butter cookie recipe. You'd never know the difference. Thank you!!!! I used all purpose flour but still super tasty!
Ashley says
Hi, Nancy! I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed the cookies! I hope the transition into a vegan lifestyle is going well for you, and thanks for taking the time to share your sweet thoughts and feedback about the recipe.
Delynn says
We love this recipe. It makes awesome chocolate chip peanut butter cookies (mini semisweet chips are absolutely perfect, and so cute!) But we also keep a stash of the unbaked dough, sans baking soda, balled up in teaspoon size amounts in the freezer as a quick fix or a nice cool treat. Since I'm not into eating raw flour or eggs, but the rest of my family just LOVES cookie dough, this is a great thing for us to have discovered. Also, it's so much easier to mix up than our old favorite frozen peanut butter treat. So simple. Thank you for sharing this!
Ashley says
Hi, Delynn! I'm so glad you're enjoying the peanut butter cookies. I keep meaning to make them with chocolate chips as I keep hearing that they're a great addition, so I'll have to make that a priority the next time I make these. Also, fantastic idea to keep a stash of the unbaked dough in teaspoon-sized amounts! I think I'll have to try that too. Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback!
chelsea says
just made these with some homemade peanut butter that had a less-than-desired texture, but i didnt want to let it go to waste.
Result: so tasty! wouldnt know they are vegan
just one note: mine spread out like crazy. leave ample room
Lisa from Fullerton, CA says
All recipes comments are absolutely pointless and useless unless person commenting has made the recipe. Fortunately for anyone reading this, I made these cookies. I'm not vegan but was looking for a cookie recipe without butter to cut down on calories and fat.
I've made a million type of peanut butter cookies and this one is really knocking my socks off!!! It's incredibly flavorful, especially with the addition of semi-sweet chocolate chips(which I highly recommend adding). I made my own oat flour (makes sure it's super fine). I also took another reviewers suggestion and added 1tsp. baking powder. I also used 1 cup oat flour because I like a chewy cookie. I had to bake my cookies for 11 minutes otherwise they did not set. Make sure to leave them on baking sheet for 5 minutes to cool and set. Resist the urge to eat them warm as they will be too soft. After completely cooled they were perfect!
My kids won't stop eating them! Thanks for sharing such a terrific recipe!
cj says
Absolutely delicious! My omni FIL was all "Get the milk, these are so good!" Super tender, but not cakey. I used 3/4c oat flour. Next time I'll try leaving the cookies in the oven for an extra 3-4 minutes.
Amanda Collis says
I recently made these cookies with my two young children (we love to cook together). It was such an easy recipe to follow! I used the full cup of oat flour and used half cup of brown sugar combined with half cup of coconut sugar. They are the most delicious cookies I have ever cooked, or tasted for that matter!! Our favourite family recipes are hand written on recipe cards and kept in a recipe tin. My son took one bite and told me that this recipe was going in "the tin". Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!! Amanda, Samuel (aged 6) & Chloe (aged 3) - NSW, Aus.
Farah Nazarali says
Delicious! I ate so much cookie dough that when the cookies were done- I was full! Thanks!
Draeque says
I made these with Sugar in the raw and I used pure maple syrup instead of vanilla extract because I didn't have any. I also subbed almond milk for the water and they were by far, the best gluten free baked goods I have ever made.
Ashley says
I'm so glad you enjoyed them, Draeque!! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and substitutions. I really appreciate it!
Valerie says
When I made these cookies and they were basically cooked crumbs :/ any suggestions on what to do next time?
Ashley says
Hi, Valerie! I'm so sorry that you're having trouble with them. Can you provide a bit more info regarding what the dough looked like before baking, what type of pb/oat flour/sugar, and how long you let them cool before moving them? I've never had anyone note this kind of problem before, so the more information I have, the more I can help problem solve.
Ashley says
I just finished making (and eating) these! I was looking for a peanut butter cookie recipe using no eggs and came across this! I substituted the oat flower for regular all purpose flour. When they came out of the oven they were flat as a pancake and had all melted together... I may have made them a tad too big. I let them sit for 10 minutes and then cut them all apart. Besides the fact they don't look that pretty they sure do taste delicious! Thanks!
Christina says
I can make peanut butter cookies for adult students and this recipe is one that receives special repeat requests. I do use white flour instead of oats unless I have a request for gluten free. This recipe was also a favorite of the folks who are allergic to chocolate!
kat says
can you make this without vanilla extract
Ashley says
Hi, Kat! You can but the vanilla really adds a nice depth to the overall flavor. If you opt to leave it out, you might need to add a bit more plant-based milk/water depending on the type of peanut butter you're using. I hope you enjoy these!
LuLu says
This is THE.BEST.PEANUT.BUTTER.COOKIE.RECIPE.EVER!!!
I made these once and all my family loved them! Now I have to make triple recipes almost everyday!
My mom hated peanut butter cookies, but after eating these, it's her favorite cookie.
I would've said it's mine too, but I lean more towards chocolate chip cookies. Sorry! :-)
Still, for a vegan cookie, these are super great. Great recipe!!!
Alyssa says
These cookies were really tasty. However I wish I could upload a picture a how awful they turned out haha. Mine turned out super flat and expanded way too much. I don't suggest using whipped peanut butter and using a Pyrex dish instead of a baking sheet. We still ate them haha I will be trying again!
Amy says
This is the only time I have ever written a review for a recipe. These cookies are the best peanut butter cookies I have ever had! My mom said they reminded her of her childhood.
I used white sugar instead of brown and they came out perfecto. Thanks so much for this recipe :)
Nicola Woon says
When i was making the batter it was supper oily, i think it might have just been the kind of peanut butter I used but im not entirley sure. After puting them on the cookie sheet I decided to pat them with a paper towel to soak up some of the oil (i ended up using 3 paper towels and they were drenched in oil). I was not sure if they would turn out but i put them in the oven any ways, it did take them 20 minutes to cook but when done they were amazing!! and not oily at all.
Ashley says
Hi Nicola! Im glad to hear you're enjoying them! As for problem-solving the oily dough, when did you add the water/almond milk? If it's added before the oat flour or with the oat flour, it reacts with the nut butter and can create an oily dough. When added after beating the oat flour in, the texture is entirely different. Sometimes the type of pb can make a difference too, but natural peanut butter typically works great in these cookies. I hope this helps, and thanks for taking the time to share your feedback!
Rachel says
My absolute favourite pb cookies! I've made them twice and both times I subbed the regular brown sugar for 1/2 cup honey and 1/2 cup muscovado sugar. They came out tasting like nutty caramel. I opted for 1 cup oat flour, and one time I added some chopped chocolate :) Fabulous recipe!
Cynthia heffley says
I just want to thank you for this recipe !! I'm little one will not touch cookies until I made this recipe ???? You made a 4 year old girl very happy. If I use coconut sugar do I use the same amount? Thank you again.
Ashley says
I'm so happy you and your daughter are enjoying the cookies!! Yes, you can substitute the same amount of coconut sugar for brown sugar. That's my favorite way to make them these days :)
Cynthia heffley says
Thank you for getting back to me so fast !! My little doesn't like anything with bread at all.. ???? But she really likes these is there a bread recipe that use oat flour ?
Lori Geurin says
These cookies are delicious and my family never would have guessed they're gluten-free! My daughter even said they were the best peanut butter cookies shed ever tasted. And coming from a teenager, that's saying something. Great job with your blog! I'll definitely be back. :)
Jackie says
I used ingredients that I had around the house and it came out delicious! I only had 2 teaspoons of almond butter and used the rest of my husbands favorite Peter Pan honey roasted Crunchy peanut butter. Did not have brown sugar but I did have cane sugar. I had 1/3 bag of Red Mill Whole Oats (which I blended) and used RICE FLOUR to complete/substitute the rest. I used Almond milk instead of water. After the cookies were done baking I added Powder sugar on top. This recipe allowed me to explore my kitchen and I thank you for that.
Jordi says
Thanks for this beautiful recipe! This was my first time baking cookies and I felt unsure all the way, but they turned out delicious. I used regular flour mixed with whole-grain spelt flour, and made them thicker than on the pictures. Any tips to make them more chewy? The texture was a little crumbly for my taste (though still yummy).
Ashley says
You're welcome, Jordi -- I'm happy to hear you're enjoying it! I haven't played around with using regular flour and/or whole-grain spelt flour, so I'm not sure how to make that combination a bit chewier. However, if you up the amount of oat flour to 1 cup, it will yield a slightly chewier cookie. Also, I find that using homemade oat flour (i.e., grinding a cup or two of oats in a food processor for 4 minutes+) yields a chewier texture than using store-bought oat flour. I hope this helps!
Side note: I have a soft and chewy variation of these cookies in my cookbook (coming in Dec. 2016), and I so wish I could share the recipe now! I think it is exactly what you're looking for.
Lori Geurin says
Yummy! These peanut butter cookies look amazing! I can't wait to try your recipe! I prefer using oat flour when baking, and think the texture and flavor is so much better than white flour. Thanks so much for sharing. :)
Ashley says
Thank YOU, Lori! I hope you enjoy the recipe, and I hear you on oat flour -- it's absolutely the best! With the exception of occasionally using spelt flour to make bread/rolls, I exclusively use oat flour. It works wonders in baked goods, doesn't it?
Savannah says
Thanks so much for this recipe. Our family is becoming vegan and I was looking for recipes for the whole family to enjoy, especially our two kids. (This is a huge transition for them obviously being born into a meat eating family.) So I ran over your blog and saw this recipe. Keep in mind my husband and son HATE peanut butter cookies. But these cookies were a hit!!!!! My kids kept getting the crumbles of dough and eating it, while my my husband kept sneaking downstairs for more!!!! Your recipes are amazing and are really helping with our transition into veganism. Keep up the amazing work!!!
Becky says
These were absolutely amazing!! I used gluten free (rice) flour, white sugar, almond milk and also added raisins and dark chocolate!
My boyfriend has coelics disease and I'm vegan, we both LOVED them! He said they're great with ice cream!
Thanks for the great recipe! X
Jessica says
any idea if substituting agave for sugar would work with these? And how much in place of brown sugar? Thanks!
Ashley says
Hi, Jessica! I don't think agave would work because it would make the dough too runny. Coconut sugar works great though!
BeBe says
So me and my 18 month old made these tonight and they turned awesome and delicious! We used 3 heaping tablespoons of Justins Almond Butter(try to stay away from pb and refined sugar) and a half cup of maple syrup instead of sugar. No water minus the few tsps I used to stretch my vanilla lol...I used whole wheat sprouted flour(1 cup...maybe a little less since Lo scooped some out of the bowl ninja like...he was covered in flour lol)...These cookies are definitely fool proof bc I let him throw everything in the bowl before I read the mix separately lol...They still turned out yummyyy!!! Ty :)
Katie says
These were so good! I had a late night cookie craving too. I needed cookies so badly that I didn't even go out to get all the ingredients, so I had to leave out the vanilla and use all-purpose flour rather than oat. I added some cinnamon too, to give them a bit of excitement (I'm on a cinnamon kick right now). I also didn't read the instructions until the ingredients were already together in the bowl, soooo I just mixed up everything really well, and that worked out! They taste great and were super quick, thanks!
JD says
I made these cookies today and the only thing I changed was adding 1 cup of oats (quick oats not whole) without turning them into oat flour because I didn't have the time. I also used Jif Peanut Butter. I wasn't too sure how they would turn out. However, they turned out awesome and my kids gobbled them up. This is my new favorite recipe! I'm not vegan, I just didn't have any eggs and needed cookies in a pinch for my hungry kids. I think I would recommend sticking to the natural peanut butter because mine were a little on the sweet side which I blame on the peanut butter I used. Awesome recipe, thanks!
Cookie lover says
Great recipe.
This will be the one i'll bake from now on.
I made some minor changes . I put less sugar and no salt and a cup of flour.
I did did it once before and the cookies were like flat galettes so putting more flour just made them perfect and so delish.
Destiny W. says
Hi,
I have tried many pb cookie recipes, but this is the best! I am gluten free and my mom is allergic to palm oil. I finally found a pb that is just peanut and salt, so she can eat it and because you made this recipe with oat flour from the start, I can eat it too.
Thank you,
Destiny W.
Charlene says
Can unrefined sugar (as in Sucanat) be substituted for the brown sugar? I'd like to reduce the sugar in the recipe as well and wonder how much reduction can be made without compromising the taste and/or texture of the cookie? Thanks for the advice!
Amanda says
Why does this say gluten free and then calls for oat flour in the recipe? Very misleading
Ashley says
Hi, Amanda! Oat flour is actually naturally gluten-free. However, if you have a gluten allergy or intolerance, you'll just want to make sure you buy oat flours or oats that are "Certified Gluten-Free" because there can be cross-contamination that occurs during processing if the oats/oat flour come into contact with grains or products that do contain gluten. I hope this helps clarify.
Janet says
My NP has just informed me that it's not just a cross-contamination issue, but that oats have a protein that is very close to gluten and so must be avoided if there is a gluten sensitivity. Thanks for your earlier suggestion to try buckwheat flour, or the (awful/boring white) GF flour mix at my health food store. Sounds like all experimenting will be worth it!
Hayley says
You have answered my prayers with this recipe, thank you so much! I have really struggled to find a sweet treat I can have, but these are amazing. I used rice flour (just what I had) and oat milk and they were fab. Thanks again x x
Sadie says
THESE WERE AMAZING! I am the only vegan in my family and everybody agreed these were better than regular pb cookies.
Grace says
Finally a great vegan peanut butter cookie recipe.! We love these soooo much.
My sister and I are both allergic to sugar so I used 1/2 c Xylitol , This does not send your blood sugar reeling.
I used 3/4 chunky peanut butter and 1/4 almond butter, add some slivered almonds. And used hemp
milk.
Nicole says
This is a great recipe.
Very tasty but are very thin coming out of the oven. Is there a way i could make then thicker.
I tried a few things : more baking soda but it altered the taste .
I don't flatten them much but still they spread .
Have any solution ?
Thanks for sharing.
Ashley says
Hi, Nicole! I'm so glad you're enjoying the recipe. There are several reasons that the cookies might be spreading. Here's a list of troubleshooting ideas:
1) Make sure you're baking the cookies on pan that's lined with parchment paper. This is very important and has a significant effect on stopping the cookies from spreading. An unlined pan or (worse) a greased pan will cause the cookies to spread as they bake. Also, make sure your pan is at room temperature (not warm or hot) before forming and placing the dough on it.
2) Old baking soda will cause cookies to spread, so make sure your baking soda is fresh.
3) More baking soda will actually cause the cookies to spread more, so definitely stick with the amount listed.
4) If you're using homemade peanut butter and it's particularly runny or oily (more so than most natural peanut butters), this could cause the cookies to spread. In this case, I would add another 1-2 tablespoons of oat flour to thicken up the dough and reduce spreading.
5) If none of the above work, check your oven temperature with an oven-safe thermometer to ensure it's actually the temperature it says it is. Ovens occasionally need to be recalibrated as they can be running higher or lower temperatures than the display indicates. If your oven temp is too low, this can cause the cookies to spread.
And if all of the above fail, you can try chilling the dough for an hour before baking which will reduce spreading. This is an extra step and added time, and I've never had to do this for these cookies (and I've made them over 25 times) but it will help.
Liz says
I've tried so many vegan peanut butter cookie recipes and yours, by far is the most delicious and easy to make! I changed some ingredients up since I didn't have it all. I left out the vanilla, since I ran out, substituted the water with soy milk and the brown sugar for white sugar. I also made dents in the cookies and spooned some jam into the center! These are such a delight! Thank you kindly for the recipe xx
Sarah says
As a family we are trying to lower our animal consumption, and these cookies fit the bill! I didn't feel like I was eating "substitute" cookies in any way. They've been a big hit with family and friends too.
:( says
I hit the print button under the recipe and it printed 41 pages worth of pictures and comments. So....I'm sure these are delicious, but maybe fix your print function?
Ashley says
Oh no!! You're kidding me?! I am so, so sorry. That definitely should not happen—thank you for letting me know, I'll see what I can do to fix this asap.
Anna says
I've made these cookies half a dozen times, so I guess it's about time to leave a review!
Note: I make them with two alterations. I use regular flour, and use 1tsp vanilla extract and 1tsp almond extract (which I STRONGLY suggest trying, you really taste it in the final product).
These are delicious! Easily one of my favorite cookies and easy to make. It can be tricky to pull them out of the oven at the right time - I usually have them in for 10 minutes and tap the center before taking them out to make sure they're still soft but on their way to solidifying. They'll finish while cooling.
Anyway, thanks for this awesome recipe. This is absolutely my go-to. :)
Miranda Becker says
I just made these for my non-vegetarian / non-vegan housemates (using half-almond and half-peanut butter) and they LOVED them and even begged for the recipe. Thank you!! These were delicious.
Emilie Richardson says
These are awesome! Totally satisfied my pb cookie craving. I made some of them thumbprint cookies and put some apple butter in the centre when they came out of the oven. Yum!
Izzy says
These are amazing! I had to leave them in the oven for about 12 minutes, but that could have been because I added almonds to them.
Anabertha says
Wow oh wow!!!!! Speechless!!!! These were amazing!!!! Talk about a crowd pleaser!!!! everyone was soooo surprised when i told them they were vegan!!!! Thank you soooo much for this amazing recipe!!!!!
Jen says
Had my wisdom teeth out a week ago. I can start eating more foods now, and I have been craving cookies after a week of smoothies, soup, and applesauce. Admittedly, I wasn't prepared to make these: I didn't have enough ingredients for a full batch. I didn't have enough peanut butter for half a batch. I used mostly pb and then almond butter for the rest. I used a pinch of coarse salt. I made my own oat flour in a tiny Cuisinart machine. It was very rough. I used too much almond milk. I don't have a blender, so I used a spatula, and then my hand. The batter was sticky. It didn't form "balls," and the fork stuck when I tried to make the little tracks. It took longer than 10 minutes to bake them. But. They are AMAZING. I haven't had peanut butter cookies in years and years; not at all since I've been vegan and gluten free. These came together in minutes and the result is beautiful and delicious. Very soft. Slightly chewy. Quite perfect for my now stitch-free gums. Thank you so much. Will make again and again.
Jessica Furlow says
Made these today, substituted oat flour for almond flour, added chocolate chips and slivered almonds. So delicious!!!
Lee Andrews says
I've never commented on a blog in my life. But when I first started seeing my vegan boyfriend, I was intimidated to say the least. I'm from the South and cooking without butter in everything seemed sinful to me. With trepidation, this was the first thing I made him. Not only did he love it, but I did too. It is now a staple in my home now and eased many friends into my own transition with this recipe. A year later, I am fully vegan and still with my guy. All that to say; thank you. These are delicious and easy to make. Perfect for impromptu baking and you can't tell that they are vegan. I cannot recommend these cookies more highly!
Kat says
Well, even with forgetting the water, these cookies tasted amazing! I used them as a base for Peanut Butter Blossoms and they worked out great. However, without the water, they were crumbly, so I turned the lot of them into bars (adding some coconut oil for some liquid) and then topping with melted hershey kisses. Delicious!
fostergranny says
I made these as I had a jar of Justin's almond butter, wanted to make cookies and had no eggs! I used a convention bake for 8 minutes, and replaced the vanilla extract with hazelnut syrup. I also made the sugar 1/2 light brown sugar and 1/2 refined white sugar. I also replaced the flour with regular all purpose white. These came out awesome!!
Alayna Coleman says
I made these for christmas and added a quarter cup apple butter made the cookies moist and chewy! Would definitely recommend
N. C. says
I followed your recipe exactly except that I used extra chunky peanut butter. Oh man! These are so wonderful! Thankfully I'm out of brown sugar now or my husband would want me to make another batch tomorrow. Thank you so much for sharing this easy, terrific recipe!
Laurie says
Just made these this morning.. The only thing i did different was to roll them in a raw sugar/cinnamon mix
before putting on the baking sheet and flattening them down some.. Ohhh so good.. This is my new go to peanut butter cookie.. Even my hubby loves them!
Nina M says
I first made these for a party because my friends gf was vegan and I found I really loved them. I looked up some non-vegan recipes because, in my experience, even good vegan cookies just dont compare. Boy was I wrong. For the first time I actually found a vegan recipe, this recipe, that I liked better than the non-vegan version. I put vegan chocolate chips in sometimes for that extra touch ;)
Janna says
Is it okay to add some sunflower seeds to the dough? Or will that make the cookies too hard?
Ashley says
Hi, Janna! I'm honestly not sure as I haven't tried it myself, but a small amount shouldn't cause any trouble.
Angela says
Hi Ashley, can I use an electric hand beater instead of a manual hand beater? I might substitute with hemp seed butter instead :)
Ashley says
Hi, Angela! Yes, you can use an electric hand mixer (that's what I use). I can't vouch for the results if you use hemp seed butter, because I haven't tested it before but I'd love to know how it goes if you try it!
Angela says
I'll let you know thank you :)
Kia says
How did it go with the hemp butter, Angela?
Katelynn Groce says
I'm so I love with these cookies!!! Perfect !! Ive been looking for a good easy vegan cookies for awhile now! My new favorite it's a hit here. Thank you so much for sharing
MGP says
These are the BEST peanut butter cookies. Tried several over the years and they are not peanut buttery enough and/or too doughy. These are perfect. Chewy and perfectly peanut buttery. Also, these work as a dessert for my extended family with a mixed bag of allergies. This recipe is getting laminated. Thank you!
Catherine says
Worst cookies I've made. I was sad to waste all these good ingredients. It was like cookie dough consistency until I added the liquid, now they've fallen into a soggy mess as I tried to lift them off the baking tray :( apparently 0 or 1 star isn't an option, but this was definitely a batch of 0 star cookies. They're not even cookies, they're a mushy mess.
Ashley says
Hi, Catherine! I'm so sorry to hear the cookies didn't turn out for you. Did you happen to make any modifications? Happy to help problem-solve.
Ashley says
Also, a 1 star rating is an option, although sometimes the plugin can be finicky depending on the browser. I'd change it for you if I could, but I'm not able to on my end.
Felicity says
I cooked these last night and, holy cow, were they A-maz-ing! I used brown rice flour and almond milk (instead of water), then followed the rest of the recipe exactly (10mins cooking time). You just won a new subscriber to your newsletter with this recipe! Awesome share!
Felicity says
I forgot to mention, I also cut up an Endangered Species Dark Chocolate bar, then put a small piece in the middle of the cookie after flattening them with a fork. The chocolate melted while cooking, and was the perfect finishing touch!
Ashley says
So happy to hear you're enjoying the cookies, Felicity! Thanks for taking the time to come back and share your thoughts, adjustments, and add-ins. Thank you also for signing up for the newsletter—hope you enjoy!
Monica says
These turned out absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they were perfect!
Misha English says
These really are dynamite, foolproof cookies. The guests at my vegan B and B are loving them!!
Amber says
These are amazing. I've made them several times. They are also easy enough for my kids to make. Do you have any idea on calorie count?
Ashley says
Thanks, Amber! So glad you're enjoying them. I don't have a calorie count but there are lots of great calculators online!
Ashley DeAngelo says
I made these with the no stir peanut butter and they turned out really crumbly. Didn't really hold their shape. Do you think I'd get different results with the regular kind of PB? Also, these took a lot longer to cook than what you recommended. Mine took 20 min
Ashley says
Hi, Ashley. Hmm, that's so strange. They shouldn't be at all crumbly (in fact, the dough should be a bit wetter/looser than most). No stir peanut butter could certainly make a difference but many readers have used that type without any problems (typically just yields a firmer dough, but not crumbly). I'd definitely recommend trying it again with natural peanut butter. When you checked the cookies at 10 minutes, what did they look like/why did they appear to need double the bake time? Just wondering if the baking time could be the cause of the crumbliness because I've never had to bake these more than 10 minutes. They actually bake very, very quickly. However, as noted in the recipe, they're very soft and delicate when they're removed from the oven but firm up as they cool.
The only other thing I can think is if the oat flour was compacted while measuring (all flour should be gently scooped and then leveled off without compacting, but especially oat flour and other gf flours). Oh yes, and if there's any chance that oat flour was accidentally or intentionally substituted with coconut flour then that would most definitely be the cause of the crumbling as coconut flour is not a suitable 1:1 substitute for any flour due to its highly absorbent nature.
Hope this helps problem-solve!
Martha says
Just took the last batch out of the oven mmmmm I can't stop eating them! Followed the recipe with one tiny exception...I only had 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract left so I added 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract ( AmaZing ). I made my oat flour with Bob's Red Mill Oats and used NATUR ( all natural) creamy peanut butter. As you said, they bake fast...took them out at 8 minutes...and they firmed up once they cooled down. Delicious.
Darren says
I had a random craving for peanut butter cookies and because I don't typically eat sweets, I was limited on ingredients. These were EXACTLY what I needed. These cookies were so easy to make, I thought I must've done something wrong! Thank you so much for this recipe!
Maggie Brand says
Best peanut butter cookie recipe I have ever used, my family loved them.
Raina says
Delicious peanut butter cookie recipe!! I changed it up a bit because I'd what I had. I did a full cup of flour, but half was coconut flour the other whole rolled oats. Also, I used a cup of turbinado sugar, it gave them a nice texture inside. I used lite coconut milk in place of the water and honestly, I forgot the salt! But my natural peanut butter must have had enough favor because they came out amazing. Smaller and thicker, but chewy, tasty, and only took 8 minutes! Kids LOVED them too.
Alissa says
Thank you for this recipe!! Mine came out a little differently, probably because I used PB powder (mixed with water) instead of regular PB. And I don't have a mixer, so I had to mix by hand. I thought they wouldn't turn out right, but they are delicious and have a wonderfully light and fluffy texture! I already ate three haha! I shared on my Instagram (@justpeachyportraits) and tagged you.
Patrick says
My daughter is in middle school and I'm trying to teach the ropes of cooking. This recipe was easy, quick and very tasty.
Sam says
Do you think I can cut down the sugar for 1/4-1/2 cup and use more flour?
Ashley says
Hi, Sam! Unfortunately, I really can't say because I haven't tested the recipe that way. You can, however, use coconut sugar (lower glycemic index) as a substitute for the brown sugar if you prefer cookies that are slightly less sweet.
Nayna says
Hi I made a similar recipe, the ratio was 1/2 cup peanut butter to 1/3 cup sugar... But I used 1/4 cup sugar (so 2:1 for PB: sugar) they were great... Any sweeter would be too much for me... Personal preference, just try it and see what you like.
Ashley, thanks for the tips (like the cookies bake FAST, 50/50 peanut/almond butter, homemade oat flour, coconut sugar instead of brown sugar). I used these tips when baking... Yum!!
Nora says
I just love this recipe. Only thing I add is some chia seeds. Not that is needs altering in any way, I just love chia seeds. :) Thank you so much for the great recipe.
Ashley says
Happy to hear you're enjoying the recipe, Nora! Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback and adjustments. :)
Basil Smith says
I LOVE THESE!! These are the bomb dot com! Some of the best vegan tender & soft cookies I've EVER had!
Cheryl Williams says
omgggggg! these are soooooo gooooooooooood!!! I can't believe how good these are and that they're vegan! Vegans represent!
Barb says
delicious! thank you
janice says
these are great! I wish people would stop hurting animals, including you :(
I wish they were more vegan
Ashley says
Thanks, Janice! I'm a little confused though—I'm vegan (have been for going on four years) and certainly don't hurt animals.
Ashley says
Ahh, now I understand. Looks like all five of the most recent comments on these were submitted from the same IP address (i.e., from the same person using different names and email addresses). Some comments were positive, some were negative. Guessing this was a test of sorts. For the record, I post all comments—positive or negative, so long as they're 1) respectful and 2) the person shares their true email address and first name.
Cassidy says
I wish they were vegan............................... : (
Ashley says
Hi, Cassidy! They are vegan.
SJ Cory says
Hands down, the best peanut butter cookie recipe I've ever tried. I am the world's worst bakers, but I did not mess up this recipe. It was so simple and it came out so good. This has become our new go-to pb cookie recipe. Thank you!
Christel says
These are hands down the best cookies I've ever made so THANK YOU! They are melt in your mouth delicious. They spread a tonne but they were still tender and chewy inside. The best use of peanut butter for sure.
Ashley says
So happy to hear you're enjoying the recipe, Christel! Thanks for taking time out of your day to come back and share your thoughts—means so much. Happy baking!
Leah says
Did you think protein powder instead of flour would work ?
Ashley says
Hi, Leah! I wouldn't recommend substituting protein powder for the flour.
Lethal says
Just leavin a review to say yep, these are legit. Followed the recipe exactly and they're perfect 👌
Chris says
These cookies are so fantastic! I've made them a few times and they are always a crowd favorite. And gluten free too!! Thanks!
Ashley says
Happy to hear you're enjoying them, Chris! Thanks for taking the time to come back and share your thoughts and rating—means a lot!
Krista says
I made these cookies and tweaked the recipe a bit by using coconut sugar in place of the brown sugar, and threw in some oatmeal because my dough looked a little runny. I also used homemade peanut butter and they turned out great! I love recipes that use minimal and natural ingredients. Thanks!
Cindy says
Thank you. This recipe is delicious! Every time we crave a cookie, my husband makes these. We cut back on the sugar by half, but otherwise follow your recipe exactly. We've also, made these with almond butter mixed with peanut butter. Peanut butter with sunflower butter, etc. Whatever we had on hand. The cookies always turn out delicious!
Ashley says
So happy to hear you and your husband have enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for taking time out of your day to share your feedback and adjustments—so helpful for me and for others, too.
Susan says
Just made these peanut butter cookies and they were great! I didn't have oat flour, so I used my Ninja to turn my gluten free cut oats into flour. I also sprinkled sugar on top before baking. They were fantastic! I will be making these again soon 😀
Becky says
I just tried the cookies and they are really yummy! I love that they are so easy to make. I only had chunky peanut butter at home an like the texture of the cookie very much.
Anika says
Oat have gluten so the cookies are do gluten free
Ashley says
Hi, Anika! Actually, oats are naturally gluten-free. Occasionally, they can become cross-contaminated by other gluten-containing flours/grains during packaging, which is why those with gluten intolerance often purchase oats that are certified gluten-free.
Laura says
These turned out perfectly! I doubled the recipe and used 1/2 soymilk, 1/2 water instead of all water, but otherwise followed the recipe. Tip to anyone with a good blender, I just whizzed some quick-cooking oats in my blender to make the oatmeal flour. Easy and delicious!
Ashley says
So glad you're enjoying the recipe, Laura! Thanks for taking time out of your weekend to come back and share your thoughts and adjustments.
Lesley says
Hi, I'm excited to try these. Can you clarify if you used "natural" single ingredient peanut butter, or the more processed kind? I know they bake differently. Thanks!
Ashley says
Hi, Lesley! I use natural peanut butter but both types work. Enjoy!
katelyn says
I made these cookies a few months back and I gave the cookies to my family members and a few house guests. At first my aunt didn’t want them, but a few days or weeks later, she was happy that I didn’t bring them home with me that day. lol
Ashley says
Aww, Katelyn! Love this feedback. So glad your initially hesitant aunt warmed up to the cookies. Thanks for taking time to come back and share your thoughts!
Indigo says
I'm new to vegan cooking/baking but I was staying with a vegan family for a couple weeks so I tried this recipe out--it was amazing! Thank you so much! I had had no idea vegan cookies could be so good. (Note: I only had white flour and it worked fine as a substitute for oat flour, though then it wasn't gluten-free.)
Ashley says
Hi, Indigo! So happy to hear you enjoyed the cookies (and how nice of you to prepare them for the family you stayed with). Thanks for taking time out of your day to come back and share your thoughts and also your adjustments. Great to know they turned out using white flour!
Brenna says
These are our go-to peanut butter cookies. My daughter has an egg allergy, and these our the best vegan cookies we've made. They are just great cookies (vegan or not)! I am going to checking out some of your other vegan recipes!
Ashley says
So glad you and your family are enjoying the cookies, Brenna! Thanks for taking time out of your day to come back and share your rating and thoughts—means so much.
Tom Synnott says
Hi Ashley! With the measurements, 1 Cup is this US Metric Cup? Do you know if this differs from Australian 1 Cup?
Ashley says
Hi, Tom! I believe there's a slight variance between US Metric Cups and Australian cups. This site has a converter that should be helpful: https://www.traditionaloven.com/culinary-arts/volume/convert-cup-us-to-cup-au.html
Porsha Brown says
This recipe is great, I have been failing on vegan cookies and I have redeemed myself with my husband on cookies. In case anyone wanted to know, instead of oat flour, I use regular all purpose unbleached flour. It worked great. So if you do not have oat flour or oats, do not worry. I had oats but I was just being lazy in making the flour. Thank you so much for the recipe. I cannot wait to make them again.
Ashley says
So happy to hear you and your husband enjoyed the cookies, Porsha! Thanks for taking time out of your weekend to share your rating and feedback. Means so much!
Denise Arceneaux says
Can i make this dough ahead of time and freeze for 2 weeks?
Ashley says
Hi, Denise! That should work just fine. I'd just recommend thawing the dough before baking. Enjoy!
Celeste Jackson says
I was making your GF Peanut Butter Chocolate Ganache Blossoms and had some leftover dough left (same base as these) so we got to enjoy these delicious cookies too. Big hit at our gathering! Thanks
Jessica S. says
I really liked these. I ran out of peanut butter so I used about 3/4 cups of cashew butter. I think next time I will scoop them out in 1 Tbsp increments rather than 2 Tbsp.
Ashley says
So glad you enjoyed them, Jessica! Thanks for taking the time to come back and offer your rating and notes—really appreciate it.
lynn says
I have posted twice and don't see my post. What am I doing wrong. Do you censor comments ?
Ashley says
Hi, Lynn! I replied to your earlier comment about censoring comments (that you posted in response to the peanut butter blossom recipe). Here's my reply: Hi, Lynn! When did you leave a review? I don’t censor my comments (please see my FAQ page for details), but there are literally hundreds of spam comments that get filtered out each day and occasionally a genuine comment gets swept into there so it’s possible that happened. Would love to hear your thoughts on these!
Ashley says
You can see my reply to your other comment here: https://www.blissfulbasil.com/vegan-gf-peanut-butter-chocolate-ganache-blossoms/
mz says
Can I use gluten free all purpose flour for this recipe?
Ashley says
Yes, GF all purpose flour should work just fine for this recipe. Enjoy!
Tati says
These are the best cookies !!!
Ashley says
Thanks, Tati! Happy to hear you're enjoying them.
Megan says
Really wonderful cookies, simply , delicious and almost all gone.
Ashley says
So glad you're enjoying them, Megan! Thanks for taking the time to let me know.
Veronica says
Fantastic recipe! I am not even a big fan of peanut butter, but I still loved them! :D
I used 1 cup homemade oatmeal, 1 cup coconut sugar, crunchy organic peanut butter and oat milk. The two changes I made was that I added 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar to interact with the baking soda and when adding the oat flour I added it all at once and only mixed for a few seconds until just incorporated. I got 10 cookies that I carefully flattened just a little and baked 10 min in the oven. After letting them cool for ten min on the baking sheet I had a bite.. Ah-ma-zing!! Both tender and a little bit chewy, just perfect!! This recipe is definitely a keeper! Thank you , Ashley!! :)
Ashley says
Happy to hear you're enjoying the recipe, Veronica! Thanks for taking the time to come back and share your adjustments and rating—means so much to me and is helpful for others, too.
Veronica says
Ysorry, I meant 10 cookies per baking sheet, 20 cookies total.
Ashley says
Ahh, makes sense! Thanks for clarifying. :)
Allison | UpBeet Kitchen says
My parents made dinner for the family last night, and I told them to go your blog for recipe inspiration. :) They made your Vegan Mediterranean Un-Tuna Salad and these peanut butter cookies. Both were SO delicious,,. and I can’t wait to enjoy leftovers for lunch!
Celeste Jackson says
Love how easy and delicious these are. I’ve made them many times now. Great video too😉🙌🏻❤️ Thank you
Joshua Howard says
Thank you for the recipe! I'm a sweet-tooth and I'm happy that I've found these cookies! Can I add some cashew nuts?
Ashley says
Hi, Joshua! Of course. Adding nuts shouldn't be a problem! Enjoy. :)
John cena says
Mochizou would approve of these delicious cookies.
Also we used no mixer. Yeet
Ashley says
So glad you enjoyed them, John!
Emily says
This is without a doubt the best recipe I've found for peanut butter cookies, vegan or otherwise! It's so rare that you find a recipe which turns out PROPER old-fashioned cookies, the crispy-yet-chewy-yet-soft kind. Thank you for this!
Ashley says
What lovely feedback, Emily! Warms my heart. Happy to hear the recipe has been such a hit for you. Thanks for taking time out of your day to share your thoughts—means so much. :)
Brenda says
My go to recipe for vegan peanut butter cookies. I mix it up by making peanut butter chocolate chip cookies or adding a Hershey’s kiss when they come out of the oven. Thank you for such a great recipe!
Ashley says
You're welcome, Brenda! Happy to hear you're enjoying, and thanks for taking the time to let me know. :)
Carol Salvador says
The very best vegan peanut butter cookies ever! Made these for the first time And they were delicious. Coming from my non vegan mother who is very picky, so this is a plus! It will be my all time favorite for now on.
Ashley says
What wonderful feedback! Thank you for taking the time to come back and share it, Carol. Happy to hear the recipe's a new favorite and that everyone—vegan or not—is enjoying the cookies. :)
Sherry says
Great cookies! I substituted gluten free peanut butter stout from my local gluten free brewery Heathens for the liquid and they are amazing!
Ashley says
Gluten-free peanut butter stout? Well that sounds amazing. Glad you enjoyed the recipe, Sherry, and thanks for taking time out of your day to come back and let me know. :)
Tegan says
Made these last night. This is, in fact, a recipe for perfect peanut butter cookies. Will definitely be making these again. Thanks so much for sharing this :)
Ashley says
Thanks for sharing your results and feedback, Tegan! Happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe.
Grammy says
I am 75 and have baked a lot of cookies for my husband of our 56 years together. He has enjoyed MOST of them. But it is
very exciting to try a new recipe of an old favorite and have him rave about it. These cookies have become the "new favorite"."
Thanks for putting the recipe out there for us to enjoy.
Ashley says
Well this just brought a big smile to my face!! Happy and humbled to hear this, especially since peanut butter cookie recipes aren't hard to come by. Very glad this recipe is a loved one in your home. And thank you for taking time out of your day to let me know—means so very much. Happy baking to you. :)
Connette Blalock says
I made it using crunchy peanut butter and adding almond milk instead of water. Best peant butter cookie I've had! Thank you
Comnette Blalock
Ashley says
So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe, Connette! Thanks for taking time out of your day to come back and share your thoughts and rating. Means a lot to me and is helpful for others, too. :)
lucy says
These cookies were a hit! I added white chocolate chips! So good!
Ashley says
Happy to hear this, Lucy! Thanks for taking the time to come back and share your thoughts. :)
Jessica says
Hello! My cookies don't spread in the oven.... What can I do?
Ashley says
Hi, Jessica! What kind of peanut butter are you using and what kind of sugar? Both will make a difference in how the cookies spread. For instance, coconut sugar will yield cookies that don't spread much in the oven as will natural peanut butter. I use both of these in my cookies, so I just flatten them a bit more with a fork before baking.
Jennifer says
I NEVER comment on recipes, but these were so good, simple, and turned out so well that I had to comment. I made mine with sunflower seed butter and made 24 cookies. I love how simple the ingredients are. They turned out amazing and delicious. I will be making these again and again. THANK YOU!
Ashley says
Always wonderful to receive feedback like this, Jennifer—thank you for taking the time to share it along with your rating and adjustments. Means a lot to me and is helpful for others looking to make modifications, too. Happy baking to you and thank you again. :)
Del says
I very rarely leave comments on recipes but I just made these today and they were AMAZING. I was looking for cookies to make for a pastry chef friend who has gluten and dairy allergies and came across these. I can't believe how good they are. I added some salted peanuts and chocolate chips to the batter, just because I love chocolate so much. My friend texted me one hour later and said she and her boyfriend couldn't stop eating them - they finished a dozen in an hour! I've worked in the restaurant business for many years here in NYC, and have many friends who are chefs and pastry chefs and I would be more than comfortable bringing them these cookies. Thanks for the recipe!
Ashley says
Del, this feedback brought a huge smile to my face. :) Thank you for taking the time to share it. Very happy to hear the cookies were so well received by your pastry chef friend. Happy baking to you!
Shiri says
Made them for a dinner party and they were a total hit!! I felt extra so I also put a piece of chocolate inside each cookie - highly recommended. Thank you for this amazing recipe!
Ashley says
So glad you and the dinner party guests enjoyed the cookies, Shiri! And love your addition idea. A little piece of chocolate inside each cookie is my kind of extra. :)
Allie says
I have been making these for years. Always my favourite.
Ashley says
So happy to hear they're a favorite, Allie!
Amaya Arevalo says
These look amazing.... just wondering. Would I be able to substitute the brown sugar for white monkfruit sweetener (with erythritol)?
Phala Bowles says
This is amazing quick simple and Vegan found my go to pb cookie finally. Not too dry like alot of recipes and has the perfect flavor. Thank you-