Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of Easy Peanut Butter Cookies, a quick treat that requires just five pantry staples and no flour or butter. This recipe is perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings to cozy evenings at home. Each cookie bursts with rich peanut flavor, making them irresistibly satisfying. With an easy preparation time of just 15 minutes, these cookies are the ultimate solution for last-minute cravings or a fun baking project with kids. Customize them with chocolate chips or nuts for added flair, and enjoy soft, chewy cookies that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup creamy full-fat peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients using an electric mixer until smooth and thick.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them in your hands until smooth (optional: roll in granulated sugar).
- Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Press each ball down with a fork to create a criss-cross pattern.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly browned on top; they will still be soft in the center.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 87
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 43mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 11mg