These cake-like treats hit the spot. They are a fantastic spin on gluten-free peanut butter chocolate chip cookies.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Three Spades Cassava flour
- 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup salted peanuts, chopped
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugars and applesauce. Beat in eggs and vanilla until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, xanthan gum and salt; gradually add to peanut butter mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips and peanuts.
- Transfer to a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 180° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.
Test Kitchen Tips
You can cut some of the sugar by making this recipe with natural peanut butter.
Dark brown sugar contains more molasses than light or golden brown sugar. The types are generally interchangeable in recipes. But if you prefer a bolder flavor, choose dark brown sugar.
Adapted from Taste of Home
