Low Carb Peanut Butter Cookies

P_Town Ruth's Note:

I adapted my favorite cookie recipe because I started the Atkins diet. They were pretty good. I liked the original recipe because it is so simple and easy and everyone loves them.

• Total Time: 17 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 16 cookies

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup sugar substitute
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

1. mix ingredients in a small bowl.
2. drop by rounded teaspoons onto cookie sheet.
3. bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes or until set.

Reviews

[csqared]

Yummy for sweet baked good cravings when you're not eating carbs. I substituted about 1/3 of the peanut butter with ricotta and they held together great and had a smoother texture. I also added 1/2 teaspoon baking powder.

[~Lana~]

These are a tasty alternative for those on a low carb diet. That said, I have made them three times now and every time they are crumbly. They are still very tasty though! I have been thinking of making some more to crumble on purpose, and use as a crust of sorts for a low carb cheesecake. :) Thanks! ~Lana~

[Chicagopm]

I followed the recipe and had no problems. I must have made them a little smaller because I ended up with 22 cookies. I probably could have baked them in one shot because the cookies barely spread during baking. I didn't have any problems with the dough being too crumbly even though I used crunchy peanut butter. I took the cookies to work (my taste testers) . Everyone liked them and couldn't believe that they were sugarless and that there was no flour in them. Thank you for posting this recipe!