Ingredient

• 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose baking flour (without xanthan gum)
• 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup salted peanuts, chopped

Direction

1. In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugars and applesauce. Beat in eggs and vanilla until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, xanthan gum and salt; gradually add to peanut butter mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips and peanuts.
2. Transfer to a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.