Description
Whipping up these 4 ingredient peanut butter cookies takes just minutes with pantry staples. Crispy edges, chewy centers – these simple treats deliver maximum flavor without any fuss.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350°F and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper for perfect cookie preparation.
- Grab a mixing bowl and combine 1 cup peanut butter, 1 cup sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and optional 1 teaspoon vanilla paste until a smooth, sticky dough forms.
- Use a cookie scoop to create uniform 1-inch dough balls, placing each 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Take a fork and gently press down on each ball, creating a classic crisscross pattern that gives these cookies their signature look.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for exactly 10-12 minutes, watching for light golden edges.
- Remove the sheet from the oven and let cookies rest directly on the hot surface for 3 minutes to help them set.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to reach room temperature and develop a perfect crisp exterior.
Notes
- Check your peanut butter consistency, as natural or oily versions might require a bit more flour to help the dough hold together.
- For gluten-free options, swap regular flour with almond flour or a certified gluten-free blend to make the cookies safe for sensitive diets.
- Use a fork with gentle pressure when creating the classic crisscross pattern to prevent the cookies from cracking too much.
- Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, and they’ll stay deliciously soft and crumbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 146 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 92 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg