Peanut Butter Cookies

5 from 5 votes

These simple peanut butter cookies are a toddler-friendly treat made with just three wholesome ingredients—peanut butter, maple syrup, and rolled oats. They’re naturally gluten-free, soft-baked, and have just the right amount of sweetness for little ones. Perfect for a quick snack, lunchbox treat, or even a light dessert.

Prep Time10

Cook Time11

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cookie, Peanut butter

Servings: small cookies

Ingredients

1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup rolled oats

US - Metric

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 F.
Grind oats in a food processor or blender.
Add peanut butter and maple syrup to the food processor and blend.
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Scoop out batter (I use about at tablespoon to make little cookies) and form them into cookie shape. Press down on the cookie with a fork.
Cook for about 11-12 minutes (until the edges are firm). Don't cook any longer unless you want crispier cookies.

Notes

Use creamy peanut butter with no added oil for best results. Natural peanut butter works too—just stir it well first.

If the dough feels too sticky, chill it for 10–15 minutes before scooping.

Press each dough ball with a fork to flatten and create the classic crisscross pattern before baking.

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for 2–3 days at room temperature or freeze for longer storage.

These cookies are flourless, dairy-free, and can easily be made nut-free with a seed butter.

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