Eggless Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

If you need a peanut butter cookie recipe without eggs, you've found the right one! I've been making eggless recipes for years because I have an egg allergy, and these peanut butter cookies are one of my favorites.

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They’re easy to make with simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. I use applesauce in place of the egg, which helps hold the cookies together and gives them a soft, slightly chewy texture.

One thing to know before you start is that these cookies don't spread a lot on their own, so you'll want to gently flatten the dough before baking. They're great when you want something sweet without having to worry about using eggs.

Why Make Peanut Butter Cookies Without Eggs?

If you're new to my site, then you may not know much about me. I've had an egg allergy my whole life. Also, I don't like to make desserts that I can't eat.

I shared a few recipes on my site and people loved them and started to get tons of requests. I'm not a trained chef, just a mom, but I got more comfortable in the kitchen as I tried to create more recipes with simple ingredients.

Now, my eggless recipes are the most popular on my site and I try to do them more and more. Since I grew up with food allergies, I know it can be a challenge to cook for your family.

These no egg peanut butter cookies don't take much time and only bake for a few minutes. Sometimes you're just in the mood for that peanut butter flavor.

What You'll Need

Cooling racks–  This is my very favorite wire rack and the main reason is because they don’t take up a lot of space in my cabinet.

Handheld Electric Mixer– You can use a stand mixer for this recipe, but you don’t have to get it out if you don’t want to. A simple hand mixer will do fine.

Baking Sheet– I’ve had these baking sheets forever and love that they are bigger. I can usually get 16 cookies on a sheet when I’m baking.

Large bowl– I LOVE stainless steel bowls. They are great in the kitchen for all kinds of cooking and baking. They hold up well and don’t need to replace often.

Ingredients to make simple homemade peanut butter cookies

Butter- You can use either salted or unsalted butter for this recipe. I use salted because that’s what I buy and keep in my refrigerator. You’ll want to make sure it’s room temperature before you start so make sure you set it out for a few hours before you want to begin. You can also make these into vegan peanut butter cookies by replacing the butter with a vegan butter, such as earth balance.

Creamy peanut butter- I normally buy Jifs natural peanut butter. I've never tried this recipe with crunchy peanut butter, but I think it would work fine, but I recommend any smooth peanut butter. Even other nut butters should work with this too, like amond butter.

White granulated sugar- Make sure to have a little extra extra to roll the dough ball in before you back. Read more about that down below.

Brown sugar

Applesauce- This is what I use instead of an egg in this recipe. It adds moisture and helps hold the cookies together. I've used both sweetened and unsweetened applesauce, and either works well. Remember, I don't get super fancy with my recipes because I like to use what's already in my house so I don't have to spend money on something I won't use again.

vanilla extract- I love vanilla! It’s gives baked goods such a great flavor. I make homemade vanilla extract and it’s super easy because it only takes two ingredients. You can hop over there to see the instructions on that if you’re interested in making your own too. I have made these for teacher gifts and everyone loved it.

All purpose flour

Salt

Baking powder and Baking soda

How to Make Eggless Peanut Butter Cookies

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2- Make the Dough

In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter, white sugar, brown sugar and peanut butter. Add applesauce and vanilla extract and mix using a handheld mixer or a stand mixer.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, add the dry ingredients: flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and continue to mix until combined.

Step 4- Shape the Dough

Roll the peanut butter cookie dough balls into 1 inch balls, then roll in the extra sugar. Lay on your baking sheet. You can use parchment paper, if you prefer. Make a criss-cross pattern on the top using a fork.

Step 5- Bake

Bake in a preheated oven. When the cookies are golden brown, let cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheet before moving them to a cooling rack. Store in an airtight container.

Tips for making peanut butter cookies without eggs

The shape of these cookies does not change much once you put them into the oven. They only spread out a little.  The size you put them in is pretty much the size they will come out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make peanut butter cookies without eggs?

Yes! You can make delicious peanut butter cookies without eggs. In this recipe, applesauce takes the place of the egg and helps hold the cookies together while adding moisture.

Do eggless peanut butter cookies taste different?

Not really! You still get that classic peanut butter cookie flavor.

Can I use crunchy peanut butter?

Yes, you can use crunchy peanut butter if you like a little extra crunch. Just keep in mind that the finished cookies will have pieces of peanuts throughout them.

Can I use natural peanut butter?

I recommend using regular creamy peanut butter for this recipe. Natural peanut butter can have a different consistency because the oil separates, which canaffect the texture of the cookies.

How do I store eggless peanut butter cookies?

Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.

Can I freeze peanut butter cookies?

Yes! Let the cookies cool completely, then place them in a freezer-safe container or bag. Separate layers with parchment paper if you're stacking them. Thaw them at room temperature when you're ready to eat them.

More Eggless Dessert Recipes

• Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies- This is the most popular on my site and the most bookmarked.
• Oatmeal Cookies- This cookie recipe is coming on strong lately and is 2nd most popular on my site.
• Snickerdoodles
• Vanilla Cupcakes
• Eggless Chocolate Cupcakes
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
• Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies- These are always a popular at the holiday and parties.

Reminder: If you make these cookies, please leave a rating and tell me how they turned out. 

Eggless Recipe Resources

I started a Facebook page called Egg Free Desserts. I share my recipes and others that I find. If you have a request or want to ask a question, that's the easiest way to get in touch with me.

If you are more of a Pinterest person (like me), I've created an Eggless Dessert board where I share recipes I find. I like Pinterest more, so I share more recipes here than on Facebook. It requires less work and it's easier to go back and look at them all! 😉