Name: Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 15 cookies
Cuisine: American

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Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

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Instructions

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and egg yolks until fully combined and smooth.

Whisk in the milk and vanilla.

Fold in the peanut butter with a rubber spatula, mixing for about 2-3 minutes to until fully incorporated.

Using a one tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough onto one baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze cookie dough for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, roll each ball in the sugar, then place on a baking sheet two inches apart.

Dip a fork in water then in sugar and use to make a criss-cross indentation in each cookie dough ball. Freeze for another 15 minutes.

While the cookie dough is freezing for the second time, preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

Bake the cookies for about 12-15 minutes. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Use Natural Peanut Butter for Superior Texture 🥜
Choose natural peanut butter without added oils or stabilizers to achieve a denser, more authentic crumb structure that holds together better during baking and creates that signature soft-inside, crunchy-outside texture.
Chill Dough Before Rolling in Sugar 🧊
Refrigerate your dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling in granulated sugar; this prevents the sugar from dissolving into the dough and ensures it stays on the surface for that perfect crunchy exterior.
Master the Fork Indentation Technique 🍴
Dip your fork in water between each cookie and press down gently at a 45-degree angle, then immediately rotate 90 degrees to create the classic crosshatch—this prevents sticking and ensures even, attractive impressions every time.
Balance Your Sugar Blend for Optimal Moisture 🍯
Use both granulated and brown sugar together; the brown sugar adds molasses for depth and moisture while the granulated sugar promotes spreading, creating that perfect chewy interior with crispy edges.
Underbake Intentionally for Softness ⏱️
Remove cookies from the oven when the edges are set but the center still appears slightly underdone—they'll continue cooking on the baking sheet and firm up perfectly as they cool, preventing that rock-hard texture.

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Gluten Free

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