Flourless, Low Sugar Peanut Butter Cookies

By Katecooks

Ingredients

• 1 cup chunky peanut butter, unsweetened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbs cornstarch
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 large egg
• 1-1 1/2 oz 3.5 oz bars of semi sweet chocolate broken into pieces. (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. Combine the peanut butter, sugar, cornstarch, and baking soda in a bowl. When it's well mixed, add the egg and continue to mix until the egg is well incorporated. The dough will also lose it's sticky, gooey consistency.

3. Shape small walnut sized pieces into balls, place on an ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart, and flatten with a fork or the bottom of a glass. Place a piece of chocolate in center of cookie if using.

4. Bake for about 12 min or until edges are lightly browned; the center should be soft. Remove from oven, and allow to cool on cookie sheet.