Vegan Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cookies

These vegan peanut butter cheesecake cookies are a delightful blend of creamy and crunchy textures, with a rich peanut butter flavor complemented by the tanginess of vegan cream cheese. The addition of dairy-free chocolate chips adds bursts of sweetness in every bite, making them irresistible treats for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup vegan cream cheese
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, vegan cream cheese, brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract

Mix until smooth and creamy

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, mixing until well combined

Fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips

Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie

Gently press down on each cookie with a fork to create a crisscross pattern

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely