Nut-free and dairy-free, these SunButter cookies bring you a wonderful snack! It takes only 5 ingredients to make. The steps are simple, too. They're perfect for those looking for an easy allergy-friendly cookie recipe.
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Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:
- brown sugar
- sunbutter
- alternative milk
- all-purpose flour
- baking soda
See the recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Prepare the Baking Sheet
First, preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
Mix the SunButter and Sugar
Next, add the brown sugar and SunButter to a large bowl. Mix until well combined.
Add the Milk
Then, pour in the alternative milk. Mix again until smooth and combined.
Finish the Dough
Next, add the all-purpose flour and baking soda. Mix just until a soft cookie dough forms.
Scoop the Cookies
Then, use a cookie scoop to portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
Leave a little space between each cookie.
Bake
Bake for 9-12 minutes. Remove the cookies from the oven while they are still slightly soft.
Cool and Serve
Lastly, let the cookies cool on the pan for about 2 minutes. Transfer them to a cooling rack and let them cool completely.
Storage
- Keep cooled in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days. For longer storage, freeze them in a freezer-safe container for up to 2-3 months. Let frozen cookies thaw at room temperature before serving.
FAQs
SunButter Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup SunButter
- ¼ cup alternative milk
- ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
Prepare the Oven
- First, preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, foil, or a baking mat.
Mix the SunButter and Sugar
- Add the brown sugar and SunButter to a large bowl. Mix until well combined.
Add the Milk
- Next, pour in the alternative milk. Mix with a fork until everything is well combined.
Make the Cookie Dough
- Then, add the flour and baking soda. Mix with a fork, then switch to a wooden spoon as the dough gets thicker.
Scoop the Cookies
- Next, use a cookie scoop to place the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave some space between each cookie.
Make the Criss-Cross Pattern
- Then, gently flatten each cookie with a fork. Press in opposite directions to make the classic criss-cross pattern.
Bake the Cookies
- Bake at 350°F for 9 to 11 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven when the cookies are done.
Cool the Cookies
- Let the cookies rest on the hot baking sheet for about 2 minutes. Lastly, transfer them to a cooling rack and let them cool completely.
Notes
- I used almond milk in this recipe, but feel free to use soy milk or whatever you have available.
- If you want to change up the recipe, try adding chocolate chips, vanilla extract, banana, cinnamon or coconut shreds.
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Helena says
Wow! these peanut butter cookies look so delish! Good to see you back lainly if thats how you spell it? its good to have at least a 2 week break. Btw I love your videos so much. Ty for making these vids. . Helena
Lainey says
Hi Helena,
Thank you so much. Pretty close, my name is spelled Lainey.
Thank you so much, I'll be uploading a video this week so stay tuned.
Anonymous says
I love SunButter! I use it in so many recipes now and replace most peanut and almond butters in baking recipes. So much more nutritious and subtle. Sometimes I mix it with other nut butters.
Lainey says
Me too! It's a staple in my home and I use it often. I LOVE adding it to my smoothie! Thank you for swinging by! 💙
Tracie says
This recipe is not nut free if it calls for Almond milk.
Lainey says
HI Tracie, feel free to use soymilk. 🙂
julie schuette says
recipe called for "alternative" milk 🙂 not almond milk.. 🙂
Janelle says
Love how easy it is!
Lainey says
Thank you Janelle!
Yani says
Vegan cookies are <3
Lainey says
Thanks so much Yani!
rebecca murphy says
can you make these gluten free. me and my son have a ton of allergies and gluten is one of them among many others but i love sunbutter i have a tree nut allergy so when i came across sunbutter i was like what the heck i like sunflower seeds.
I would love to try to make these but not sure how they would turn out with the GF flours. Thank you for the recipe.
Lainey says
Hi Rebecca! I have not tried this using GF flours though. I will let you know. But you can always experiment. That would be exciting! Thanks so much for swinging by my blog and channel!
Anonymous says
Are you sure baking soda is supposed to go in the recipe? Shouldn't it be baking powder? My cookies turned green too. Not appetizing at all.
AJ says
These cookies are amazing! I made them for a party and everyone loved them! The only thing is that they did turn green the next day.
Lainey says
Hi AJ, thank you for trying out this recipe. I'm sorry to know that it turned green the next day, that has never happened to me before. That's so weird..
Princess says
The chlorogenic acid (chlorophyll) in sunflower seeds reacts with the baking soda/powder when baked, causing the green color when the cookies cool. This is completely harmless! Depending on the recipe, a splash of lemon juice may help. You can also check out our tried and tested SunButter recipes.
Angelica says
Our son is allergic to peanuts, so we keep sunbutter on hand at all times. Honestly, I’ve grown to love it more than peanut butter. I can’t wait to make these with kiddo! Thank you for keeping it simple!
Lainey says
Hi Angelica! You're welcome. I'm glad you like this recipe. Please don’t forget to tag me with your photos when you bake it! 🙂
Maya Brooks says
Pretty good I have celiac disease and Gastroparesis plus some food allergies. So I used gluten free soy milk (I use west soy milk because silk soy milk may contain nuts and other allergens) and gluten free Bob’s red Mill 1 to 1 baking flour. It turned out great . I used the sugar free sun butter and I kept everything else in the recipe the same. Just Subsisting the gluten
Lainey says
Hi Maya, it's good to know that you did some tweaks and it turned out great! Good job! Thank you for trying out this recipe! I really appreciate it!
LISA TEADERMAN says
I have two kids that love the color green. I thought this was going to be an awesome surprise. But for some reason mine did not. I'm so disappointed. Maybe I should increase the baking soda?
Olivia says
i've made these multiple times they are so good
Lainey says
Wow. Thank you, Olivia! It's good to know that you've been making this recipe. I appreciate it!