Decadent Gluten-Free Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these Decadent Gluten-Free Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies. Perfectly chewy and packed with wholesome ingredients like gluten-free oats, natural peanut butter, and dark chocolate chunks, these cookies are a delightful treat for anyone, gluten-free or not. Loaded with roasted peanuts and sunflower seeds, they offer a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that you’ll love to share with friends and family. Whip up a batch for a snack or dessert, and enjoy these delicious cookies any time of the day!
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Servings
120
Calories
14
Ingredients
Ingredients
oatmeal
2 cups (rolled)
Bob's Red Mill gluten-free flour
1 1/4 cups (sifted)
baking powder
1 teaspoon
baking soda
1 teaspoon
salt
1/4 teaspoon
coconut oil
1/2 cup (melted)
soft butter
1/2 cup (softened to room temperature)
natural-style peanut butter
1 cup (smooth)
brown sugar
1 cup (or raw sugar)
eggs
2 (large)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
dry roasted peanuts
1/2 cup (chopped)
roasted salted sunflower seeds
3/4 cup
dark chocolate
1 cup (chopped into chunks)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, blend together the coconut oil, butter, peanut butter, and sugar until smooth and creamy.
3
Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
6
Fold in the chopped dark chocolate chunks, chopped dry roasted peanuts, and roasted salted sunflower seeds using a spatula.
7
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges. Keep a close eye to prevent over-baking.
9
Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
7g
Fat
12g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the recipe for these cookies?
The recipe is for Decadent Gluten-Free Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies, which are chewy and packed with oats, peanut butter, and dark chocolate.
Are these cookies gluten-free?
Yes, these cookies are gluten-free, utilizing gluten-free rolled oatmeal and Bob's Red Mill gluten-free flour.
What type of flour is recommended for this recipe?
The recipe specifically calls for 1 1/4 cups of Bob's Red Mill gluten-free flour, sifted.
Can I use natural peanut butter?
Yes, the recipe uses 1 cup of smooth natural-style peanut butter.
What kind of chocolate should I use?
You should use 1 cup of dark chocolate chopped into chunks for the best flavor.
How many calories are in each cookie?
Each cookie contains approximately 120 calories.
How much protein is in a serving?
Each serving provides about 3g of protein.
What is the fat content per cookie?
There are 7g of fat in each cookie.
What is the carbohydrate count?
Each cookie contains 12g of carbohydrates.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
How long do these cookies need to bake?
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until they are golden brown around the edges.
Do I need to line the baking sheet?
Yes, it is recommended to line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
What kind of oats are used?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of rolled oatmeal.
Can I use raw sugar instead of brown sugar?
Yes, you can use either 1 cup of brown sugar or 1 cup of raw sugar.
Does the recipe include nuts?
Yes, it includes 1/2 cup of chopped dry roasted peanuts.
What kind of seeds are in these cookies?
The recipe includes 3/4 cup of roasted salted sunflower seeds.
How many eggs are required?
The recipe requires 2 large eggs.
Should the coconut oil be melted?
Yes, use 1/2 cup of melted coconut oil.
What consistency should the butter be?
The 1/2 cup of butter should be softened to room temperature.
How much vanilla extract is used?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
How much baking powder and soda is needed?
Use 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
How much salt is in the recipe?
The recipe includes 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
What is the best way to mix the dough?
Use a large mixing bowl or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment to blend the fats and sugar first.
When should I add the chocolate chunks and nuts?
Fold in the chocolate chunks, peanuts, and sunflower seeds at the end using a spatula.
How big should the cookie dough portions be?
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheet.
How far apart should I space the cookies?
Space the dough portions about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
How long should the cookies cool?
Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include gluten-free, cookies, oatmeal, peanut butter, dark chocolate, snack, and dessert.
Is this recipe easy for beginners?
Yes, one of the tags for this recipe is 'easy baking'.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are a total of 14 ingredients in this cookie recipe.