Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies [The Salty Crave Remix]

Rich, chewy peanut butter cookies with that perfect salty-sweet balance. These are the cookies that satisfy your deepest comfort food cravings – packed with natural peanut butter flavor and finished with a touch of sea salt for irresistible appeal.

Makes

Makes 24 cookies

Total Time

30 min (15 min prep + 10-12 min bake)

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:
2 cups (240g) cassava flour
1 tsp (2g) baking soda
1/2 tsp (3g) sea salt

Wet Ingredients:
1 cup (240g) natural peanut butter (no sugar added)
1/2 cup (100g) coconut sugar
1/4 cup (60ml) coconut oil, melted and cooled
1/4 cup (60ml) raw honey
2 large eggs (pasture-raised preferred)
1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract

Finishing:
Flaky sea salt for topping

Make it Good For The Gut (Optional)

Add 2 tablespoons plain kefir for probiotics and extra chewy texture. Include 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed for omega-3s and fiber. Use almond butter with live cultures if available for additional gut benefits. Add 1/4 teaspoon apple cider vinegar with the mother to wet ingredients for digestive enzymes. Include 1 teaspoon prebiotic fiber powder (flavorless) for gut health support.

Remix Options

Flour Alternatives: Use 1 3/4 cups (175g) almond flour or 1 3/4 cups (210g) oat flour for different textures. Nut Butter Swaps: Try almond butter, sunflower seed butter, or tahini for allergy-friendly options. Sweetener Options: Replace honey with pure maple syrup, or use 1/3 cup (75g) brown sugar instead of coconut sugar. Mix-in Ideas: Fold in 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, or dried fruit after forming dough. Protein Boost: Add 2 tbsp vanilla protein powder and increase liquid by 1-2 tbsp if needed. Chocolate Version: Add 2 tbsp cocoa powder and reduce flour by 2 tbsp for chocolate peanut butter cookies. Spiced Variation: Include 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 tsp nutmeg for warm spice notes.

Good To Know

Cassava Flour Benefits: This grain-free flour lets peanut butter flavor shine while creating perfect chewy texture – naturally gluten-free and paleo-friendly. Natural Peanut Butter Selection: Choose peanut butter with only peanuts and salt listed – no added oils or sugars that can affect texture and flavor. Coconut Oil Temperature: Let melted coconut oil cool slightly before mixing to prevent cooking eggs – should be warm but not hot to touch. Dough Consistency: Properly mixed dough should be slightly sticky but hold together when pressed – add 1-2 tbsp flour if too wet. Fork Pattern Purpose: Traditional crosshatch pattern isn’t just decorative – it helps cookies bake evenly and prevents excessive puffing. Sea Salt Timing: Sprinkle flaky salt immediately before baking while dough is still moist so it adheres properly. Doneness Test: Cookies are done when edges are golden but centers still look slightly underbaked – they continue cooking on hot pan. Storage Strategy: Store in airtight container with piece of bread to maintain soft texture – keeps fresh up to 1 week at room temperature.

steps

Preheat:

Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, leaving space between sheets for air circulation.

Mix Dry:

In large bowl, whisk together cassava flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined and no lumps remain.

Cream:

In separate large bowl, beat together peanut butter, coconut oil, coconut sugar, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well incorporated.

Combine:

Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients using wooden spoon or spatula until dough forms. Don’t overmix – stop as soon as no dry flour streaks remain.

Shape:

Roll dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Using fork, create classic crosshatch pattern by pressing gently in both directions.

Season:

Sprinkle each cookie lightly with flaky sea salt. This enhances the peanut butter flavor and creates perfect salty-sweet balance.

Bake:

Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers still look slightly soft. Don’t overbake – cookies continue cooking on hot pan after removal.

Cool:

Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes to set, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely. This prevents breaking while ensuring perfect chewy texture.