Chickpea Peanut Butter Cookies

These Chickpea Peanut Butter Cookies blend the nutty richness of peanut butter with the wholesome goodness of chickpeas, creating a unique yet satisfying dessert. Enhanced with a touch of cinnamon and sweetness from sugar, they offer a delightful texture that's both chewy and soft. Perfect for a healthy treat, these cookies are gluten-free and packed with protein, making them a great snack option.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, peanut butter, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, vanilla extract, and egg. Blend until smooth and well combined.
3. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
4. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a fork.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
6. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.