Healthier Nutter Butter Cookies

These homemade Healthier Nutter Butter Cookies are nostalgic & delicious. Made with 5 ingredients, they are vegan, gluten-free, oil-free & refined sugar-free.

Homemade. Healthier. Nutter Butters. My childhood dreams come true! Seriously though, these were my absolute favorite growing up. It wasn’t too often that I had them – my mom only stocked the pantry with healthy snacks (not complaining! Eternally grateful actually) – but boy did I love them. They were soft, chewy, sweet, creamy and full of that nutty peanut butter flavor.

Well, I have to say, these Healthier Nutter Butter Cookies JUST like how I remembered them as a kid, but without all the bad ingredients. That’s right, no artificial additives, preservatives, or processed sugars! Can you believe it? Instead, these are made with just 3 wholesome ingredients (plus salt and vanilla extract), they’re completely vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, refined sugar-free AND they’re ready in 25 minutes. What’s not to love?

The texture of these cookies is spot on, thanks to the combination of creamy peanut butter and almond flour that give it a slightly crumbly yet melt-in-your-mouth feel. And let’s not forget about that irresistible peanut butter filling sandwiched between two cookies. It’s rich, smooth, and perfectly sweet.

Healthier Nutter Butter Cookies Ingredients

• Almond Flour – this helps create that super soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

• Peanut Butter – make sure to use a creamy peanut butter. The only ingredients in the peanut butter I buy are peanuts and salt.

• Maple Syrup – the natural sweetener. Agave or honey will also work, but honey will make them non-vegan.

• Vanilla Extract – to add a depth of flavor.

• Salt – just a pinch to bring out all the flavors.

How To Make Healthier Nutter Butter Cookies

• Preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• Mix together the almond flour, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt until smooth.

• Scoop and roll 1 tablespoon sized balls of dough and place on the baking sheet. Place two of the balls next to each other (make sure they’re connected/touching) to create a peanut shape. Press down on each ball with a fork to create a hatch pattern.

• Bake for 9-10 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool fully before filling. They will seem soft when you take them out but they will firm up as they cool. Once cool, sandwich about 2 teaspoons of peanut butter between the cookies and press together. Enjoy!

That’s it! Seriously, so easy. Pro tip: if the dough is super sticky, wet your hands and the fork when using it to create the hatch pattern.

These Homemade Nutter Butters are a great option for kids parties / get together as they cater to various dietary needs since they’re vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, and refined sugar-free. So whether you’re following a specific diet or simply looking for a healthier alternative to satisfy your sweet tooth, these cookies have got you covered. And the best part? They’re incredibly quick and easy to make. With just 5 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of bake time, you’ll have a batch of these delectable treats ready to enjoy. Whip them up for a nostalgic snack, share them with family and friends, or pack them in the lunchbox for a delightful midday pick-me-up.

So why settle for store-bought when you can make your own healthier version of Nutter Butters right at home? Indulge in the nostalgia and treat yourself to these guilt-free goodies. You won’t be disappointed!

For More Homemade Nostalgic Treats:

All vegan, gluten free & refined sugar free.

• Healthier Cosmic Brownies

• Healthier Samoas

• Homemade Thin Mints

• 5 Ingredient Fudgesicles

• Homemade Tagalongs

• Homemade Kit Kats

Healthier Nutter Butter Cookies

These homemade Healthier Nutter Butter Cookies are nostalgic & delicious. Made with 5 ingredients, they are vegan, gluten-free, oil-free & refined sugar-free.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Author: Megan

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter + more for filling
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• pinch of salt

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a bowl mix together the almond flour, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt until smooth.
• Scoop and roll 1 tablespoon sized balls of dough and place on the baking sheet. Place two of the balls next to each other (make sure they're connected/touching) to create a peanut shape. If the dough is super sticky, wet your hands.
• Press down on each ball with a fork to create a hatch pattern. Dip the fork in water if it is sticking to the dough.
• Bake for 9-10 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool fully before filling. They will seem soft when you take them out but they will firm up as they cool.
• Sandwich about 2 tsp of peanut butter between the cookies and press together. Enjoy!

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Notes

1. Inspired by veggiekins blog. 

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so it should only be used as an approximation.