Peanut Butter Cookies (Sugar-Free)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened peanut butter
• 1/2 cup sugar-free sweetener (e.g., erythritol or stevia)
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Optional: sugar-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts for topping

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened peanut butter, sugar-free sweetener, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Stir well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
3. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place the cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
4. Using a fork, create a crisscross pattern on each cookie, gently flattening them.
5. Optionally, you can press a few sugar-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts into the top of each cookie for added flavor and texture.
6. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.
7. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once cooled, store the sugar-free peanut butter cookies in an airtight container.

Tips and Variations:

• For a variation, you can use almond butter or sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
• If you prefer sweeter cookies, you can add a bit more sugar-free sweetener to the dough, adjusting to your taste.
• Feel free to customize the cookies by adding sugar-free chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruits of your choice.
• These cookies can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
• Serve these delicious sugar-free peanut butter cookies as a guilt-free snack or dessert option for those following a sugar-free or low-carb lifestyle.