1.) In a small bowl combine 2 cups flour, 2 tsp soda and 1/4 tsp salt (I used sea salt for a fabulous crunch).I always add a pinch of cinnamon for a little flavor boost.
2.) In a large bowl cream 1 cup vegan butter, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup applesauce (in a pinch I've used veggie oil) and 1 tsp vanilla.
3.) Add 1 cup PB to the sugar mixture. (I've found the cheaper brands work better for baking and cream is good for those who don't like a lot of crunch).
4.) Slowly add the dry to wet until combined. It's going to be a little bit dry.
5.) You can also add and I strongly suggest you do some chocolate chips. Fold those bad boys in.
6.) Plop small balls on a parchment lined baking sheet. I then flatten with my thumb for better baking.
7.) Put them in a 350 oven for 8 to 10 minutes. This depends on your oven. Mine bakes hotter so it only needs 8 minutes. Just watch for them to be golden on the bottom. Let them sit on the pan for a minute before transferring to a cooling rack. If you can wait that long...I never can. :)
8.) Smile in sheer delight.
