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Sweetened Peanut Butter Cookies

Sweetened Peanut Butter Cookies: Chewy, Healthy, Guilt-Free Treats

Chewy Vegan Date Sweetened Peanut Butter Cookies are a healthy, guilt-free treat made with wholesome ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Soft Dates Soak in warm water for easier blending
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Can be swapped with almond butter
  • 1 cup Oats Consider blending into flour for smoother cookies
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Crucial for achieving chewy texture
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Optional but highly recommended

Equipment

  • Blender or Food Processor
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
  2. Soak the soft dates in warm water for 10–15 minutes until soft.
  3. Blend the soaked dates into a smooth paste.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, blended dates, oats, baking soda, and vanilla extract.
  5. Scoop and roll dough into balls; place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Flatten each cookie slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
  7. Bake for 10–15 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 70mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies can be customized with different nut butters or add-ins like chocolate chips.

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