Low Sodium Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

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Most peanut butter cookies are high in sodium due to salted peanut butter and added baking ingredients. This simple three-ingredient version uses unsalted peanut butter, keeping the flavor rich while staying low in sodium. Perfect for a quick dessert, snack, or even a sweet treat for kids.

Ingredients Needed

• 1 cup unsalted peanut butter: creamy, rich, and salt-free.
• 1 cup sugar: sweetness to balance peanut flavor.
• 1 egg: binds dough and gives structure.

How To Make Low Sodium Peanut Butter Cookies

Preheat Oven:
Heat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

Mix Dough:
In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, and egg. Mix until smooth and fully combined.

Shape Cookies:
Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into balls, and place on prepared baking sheet. Flatten gently with a fork to create a criss-cross pattern.

Bake & Cool:
Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheet 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.

Recipe Tips

• Use creamy unsalted peanut butter for best results.
• For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let them firm as they cool.
• Add cinnamon or vanilla extract for extra flavor.
• Use coconut sugar instead of white sugar for a natural sweetener option.

How to Store & Reheat

• Room Temperature: Store in airtight container up to 5 days.
• Fridge: Keep up to 1 week; bring to room temperature before serving.
• Freezer: Freeze up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts (per cookie, approx.)

• Calories: 132
• Sodium: 5 mg
• Protein: 4 g
• Fat: 9 g
• Carbs: 11 g
• Fibre: 1 g
• Sugar: 9 g

FAQs

Are these cookies really low sodium?
Yes, using unsalted peanut butter makes them very low in sodium.

Can I use crunchy peanut butter?
Yes, crunchy works too for added texture.

Can I make them sugar-free?
Yes, replace sugar with a low-sodium sugar substitute like stevia or monk fruit.

Can I double the recipe?
Yes, simply multiply the ingredients and bake in batches.

Try More Recipes:

• Low Sodium Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
• Low Sodium Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
• Low Sodium Pickle Juice Recipe