Description
These Peanut Butter Chickpea Cookies are a deliciously soft and chewy treat made with wholesome ingredients like chickpeas, creamy peanut butter, and a touch of maple syrup. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert, they combine the nutrition of legumes with classic cookie flavors and a hint of rich chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 15 oz. chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla paste
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to ensure the cookies don’t stick during baking.
- Process Chickpeas: Drain and rinse the chickpeas under cold water for 15 seconds. Place them into a food processor and pulse for about 10 seconds to begin breaking them down.
- Mix Dough: Add the creamy peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla paste, baking soda, and salt into the food processor with the chickpeas. Pulse until all ingredients are combined into a slightly wet and soft dough. Remove the blade and fold in the chocolate chips gently with a spoon.
- Shape Cookies: Use an ice cream scooper or cookie scoop to portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Press down gently with your palm to slightly flatten each scoop into a cookie shape.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges have set. The cookies may be slightly underdone in the center, which is normal as they will firm up upon cooling.
- Set and Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and lift it about one inch above the countertop, then bang it down a few times to flatten the cookies further and improve texture. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure chickpeas are well rinsed and drained to avoid excess moisture in the dough.
- Pressing down the cookies before baking and after helps achieve an optimal texture.
- You can substitute the maple syrup with honey if preferred.
- For a nut-free version, consider using sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
- Cookies will keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
