Description
These Vegan Peanut Butter Sugar Cookies are a delightful, dairy-free treat combining creamy peanut butter with the sweetness of cane and brown sugar. Perfectly soft with a crisscross pattern on top, they are easy to make and satisfy any cookie craving while fitting vegan dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- ¾ cup organic cane sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ cup plant-based milk (such as almond or oat)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For Rolling
- Additional sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, organic cane sugar, packed brown sugar, plant-based milk, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy, creating a consistent base for the cookie dough.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. This will help distribute the leavening agents evenly throughout the dough.
- Form the dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring continuously until a soft, cohesive dough forms. Make sure all flour is incorporated without overmixing.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie and roll into balls. Roll each ball in additional sugar to coat evenly, then place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Create crisscross pattern: Use the back of a fork to slightly flatten each cookie ball, pressing gently and making a crisscross pattern on top. This also helps even baking.
- Bake the cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just set but cookies remain soft in the center.
- Cool the cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This helps them firm up without becoming hard.
Notes
- Cookies will be soft right out of the oven and will firm up as they cool.
- For extra texture and flavor, consider adding chopped peanuts or mini dairy-free chocolate chips to the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
