How can I make this keto-friendly?

You can easily make these cookies keto-friendly by using erythritol instead of sugar and make sure you use sugar-free peanut butter.

Can I use almond butter instead of peanut butter?

You can use almond butter, sunbutter, cashew butter and any kind of nut butter instead of peanut butter in this recipe.

Can I substitute almond flour for coconut flour?

No, you can’t substitute almond flour 1:1 for coconut flour in this recipe. For this recipe, I suggest you use only coconut flour. The coconut flour helps to firm up the dough and adds an amazing light texture to the baked cookie.

Why does this recipe use barely any coconut flour?

Coconut flour is highly absorbent. Think of it like sawdust haha (you’ll understand once you start baking with it). When you see a coconut flour-based recipe don’t be alarmed when the amount of coconut flour seems too low and DON’T be tempted to add more coconut flour unless you are used to baking with this special flour.

I'm allergic to nuts. Is coconut a nut allergy?

If you are allergic to nuts it makes sense to wonder if you can eat anything made with coconuts. Coconut is not a botanical nut; it is classified as a fruit. If you are allergic to tree nuts, please talk to your allergist/doctor before adding coconut to your diet.

I can’t eat eggs. How do I make this egg-free?

I have never tested an egg-free version of this recipe. You can try replacing the eggs with a “chia egg”, bananas, applesauce or whatever you usually use in place of eggs. How to make an egg substitute: 1 tbsp of chia seeds + 2.5 tbsp of water = 1 large egg. 1/4 cup ripe mashed banana replaces 1 large egg 1/4 cup of applesauce replaces 1 large egg

Coconut Flour Peanut Butter Cookies

Name: Coconut Flour Peanut Butter Cookies
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 19 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons coconut flour; ¼ cup of erythritol (or sugar of choice); ¼ tsp baking powder; ¼ tsp baking soda; ¼ tsp salt; ½ cup organic peanut butter; 1 large egg; 2 ½ tbsp softened butter or coconut oil; ½ tsp vanilla extract

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These coconut flour peanut butter cookies are crispy on the outside with a soft, light center. Takes 12 minutes to bake!

Author: Tiffany - The Coconut Mama
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 19 minutes
Yield: 12 cookies 1x
Category: dessert
Method: baked
Cuisine: american
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

5 tablespoons coconut flour
1/4 cup of erythritol (or sugar of choice)
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup organic peanut butter
1 large egg
2 1/2 tbsp softened butter or coconut oil
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix all of the dry ingredients together. Make sure to sift the baking powder and baking soda. Sometimes they are clumpy.
In another bowl, mix all of the wet ingredients together.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. You can mix it by hand using a spatula or spoon, or use a stand mixer.
Once the dough has been mixed, use your hands to roll the dough into 12 1-inch balls.
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 1-inch apart, and use your hand to flatten the ball of dough to about ¼-inch thick.
Using a fork, press it into the dough and make a decorative criss-cross pattern.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are brown and the centers are firm. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, about 5 days if you keep it stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes

Note: If you want the cookies to be sweeter, I tried this recipe with ½ cup of sugar, the dough is more brittle, so you need to press the dough into a ball instead of rolling it between your hands, and the baked cookies are more dense and chewy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 100
Sugar: >1g
Fat: 8.25g
Carbohydrates: 13.5 (2 net carbs)
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3.6g

Find it online: https://thecoconutmama.com/coconut-flour-peanut-butter-cookies/