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Peanut Butter Cookies without Brown Sugar

Delicious and easy peanut butter cookies made without brown sugar, using maple syrup for a unique twist. These cookies are soft, chewy, and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream peanut butter, butter, sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla until combined. Add egg and mix thoroughly.
  4. Slowly add dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  5. Line cookie sheets. Scoop dough, roll into balls, and place on sheet.
  6. Press down dough with a fork in a criss-cross pattern.
  7. Bake for 8-11 minutes until golden brown. Let set for 3-4 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use natural peanut butter. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.