Gluten-free Friday: Peanut butter cookies

Personalize these cookies by using your choice of crunchy or smooth peanut butter, or by adding 3/4 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup of chocolate chips to the mix.

Gluten-free Peanut Butter Cookies

Makes 2 dozen cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. In a medium bowl, beat the peanut butter and sugar until smooth.
3. Add the egg and baking soda to the peanut butter mixture until well combined. Optional: Add pecans or chocolate chips to the mixture.
4. Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet, about one inch apart. Use a fork to flatten dough and make a crosshatch pattern.
5. Bake until the cookies are a light golden color, or about 10 minutes.
6. Allow the cookies to cool on baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Gluten can be found in many different foods and products, from ketchup and soy sauce to candy and seasonings. While SheKnows.com tries to ensure these recipes are gluten free, carefully read the ingredient labels of all food and food products you use for these recipes to ensure they are also gluten free.

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