If you believe peanut butter and chocolate are a match made in dessert heaven, you’re going to want to bookmark this one.

These vegan cream cheese peanut butter cookies, created by our friend at The Rogue Brussel Sprout, are rich, soft, and full of chocolatey goodness. But what makes them truly special is the addition of our Original Cream Cheese, which gives these cookies a tender, almost melt-in-your-mouth texture without a drop of dairy.

What do you have to look forward to?

• A cookie that’s:
• Soft and chewy
• Nutty and chocolatey
• Sweet with just the right hint of salt

And somehow both darn right delicious and surprisingly simple.

So go ahead and bake these for a weekend treat, a cozy gathering, or just because your sweet tooth is calling. We promise these cookies deliver big flavor with wholesome ingredients.

Why We Love These Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

There’s something nostalgic about a peanut butter cookie.

Maybe it’s the nutty aroma filling the kitchen while they bake. Or the slightly crisp edges and soft centers. Or the way chocolate melts into every bite.

This recipe captures all of that classic cookie comfort while keeping things completely dairy-free and plant-based.

But wait, there’s more. These cookies use oat flour, making them naturally gluten-free while still delivering that soft, bakery-style texture.

And thanks to the creamy richness of our super clean-ingredient Original Cream Cheese, the cookies stay tender instead of crumbly, creating a perfect balance between cookie and brownie.

They pair perfectly with:

• Hot coffee
• A glass of plant-based milk
• Or another cookie… because one is rarely enough.

Why This Vegan Cookie Recipe is the Best

All cookies are not created equally. But, great cookies are all about balance.

The ingredients in this recipe work together to create the perfect bite every time:

• Creamy and rich
• Nutty and chocolatey
• Soft and chewy
• Sweet with a hint of salt

Peanut butter provides depth and structure.

Maple syrup adds natural sweetness.

Original Cream Cheese creates an ultra-soft texture.

And those pockets of melted dark chocolate? That’s cookie heaven. You’ve arrived.

Vegan Cookie Ingredients

This cookie recipe relies on a handful of simple, wholesome ingredients that work beautifully together.

Original Cream Cheese

• Smooth, creamy, and slightly tangy, our vegan cream cheese keeps the cookies soft and tender while adding richness without heaviness.

Natural Peanut Butter

• Unsweetened peanut butter provides nutty flavor, healthy fats, and structure for the cookies. And don’t forget about the protein packed by these classic nuts!

Maple Syrup

• This natural sweetener adds warmth and subtle caramel notes while helping keep the cookies moist. Plus, we love using this lower processed sweetener because maple syrup is the lowest on the glycemic index, making it better for balancing blood sugar spikes.

Oat Flour

• A naturally gluten-free flour made from ground oats. It gives these cookies a soft texture and gentle, slightly nutty flavor.

Dark Chocolate Chunks

• Because peanut butter and chocolate are simply meant to be together.

Flaky Sea Salt

• A light sprinkle after baking elevates the sweetness and brings out the chocolate even more.

Tips for the Best Peanut Butter Cookies

Use natural peanut butter.

• Look for a version made from just peanuts (and maybe salt). This gives the cookies the best flavor and texture. We love grinding our own peanut butter at our local food coop or Whole Foods. Just one ingredient- peanuts!

Don’t overbake.

• The cookies should be just barely golden at the edges while still soft in the center.

Press extra chocolate on top.

• A few extra chunks pressed into the tops before baking creates those irresistible chocolate pools.

Finish with flaky salt.

• That final sprinkle adds contrast and makes the flavors pop.

Get Cookie Creative

These cookies are easy to adapt depending on your preferences.

For a peanut-free version, try sunflower seed or almond butter instead of peanut butter.

For extra chocolate lovers, add an additional handful of dark chocolate chunks. Chocolate is a potent source of antioxidants afterall. More chocolate = better health. 

For holiday baking, stir in chopped roasted pecans or shredded coconut for added texture.

However you customize them, the base recipe creates a cookie that’s soft, flavorful, and completely dairy-free.

Ingredients

• 8 oz Original Cream Cheese
• 1 cup natural unsweetened peanut butter
• ½ cup maple syrup
• 2 cups oat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup dark chocolate chunks
• ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix the wet ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together Original Cream Cheese, peanut butter, and maple syrup until smooth and creamy with no clumps.

3. Add the dry ingredients

Add the oat flour, baking powder, and salt to the bowl. Mix with a spatula until a thick, smooth dough forms.

4. Fold in the chocolate

Stir in most of the dark chocolate chunks, reserving a few tablespoons to press into the tops of the cookies.

5. Shape the cookies

Scoop dough into balls about 2 tablespoons in size. Flatten each ball into a disk about ½ inch thick and press a few extra chocolate chunks into the tops.

6. Bake

Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the edges are just beginning to turn golden but the centers remain soft.

7. Finish with sea salt

Sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt immediately after baking.

Allow cookies to cool slightly before serving.

Storage & Serving

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

These cookies are delicious slightly warm, when the chocolate is still soft, but they also hold their chewy texture beautifully once cooled.