Easy 4-Ingredient Turkey Peanut Butter Cookies
These chewy, protein-packed cookies use ground turkey and peanut butter for a unique, kid-approved treat that’s budget-friendly and gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground turkey (93/7)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or 1/3 cup honey/maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts (optional)
- A pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, peanut butter, sugar, and vanilla extract. Use your hands or a sturdy spatula to mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Shape the dough into 1.5-tablespoon-sized balls. A cookie scoop makes this step easy. If using a tablespoon, scoop rounded spoonfuls and roll into balls between your palms.
- Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a fork to create a crisscross pattern. Dip the fork in water or sugar between pressing to prevent sticking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look set. The cookies will still be soft when you take them out.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Repeat with the remaining dough. If using the same baking sheet, let it cool down between batches.
Notes
For extra chewiness, underbake by a minute. Use room-temperature ingredients for easier mixing. If cookies spread too much, chill dough for 15 minutes before shaping. These cookies taste even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 85
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 9
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