Description
Indulge in these simple yet irresistibly delicious 4-ingredient peanut butter cookies. Perfectly sweet, chewy, and naturally gluten-free, these cookies require minimal effort and deliver maximum flavor. Ideal for a quick snack or a thoughtful homemade gift!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar (or brown sugar for added moisture)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, for enhanced flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, and egg. Add vanilla extract if using. Mix until the dough is smooth and well blended.
- Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches of space between each.
- Use a fork to gently flatten each dough ball, creating a criss-cross pattern on top.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Substitutions: Replace peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option. Use coconut sugar or maple sugar for a refined sugar-free variation.
- Add-ins: Enhance the cookies by folding in chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking.
- Serving Suggestions: Enjoy with a glass of cold milk or crumble over ice cream for a quick dessert.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (1/12 of the recipe)
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter Cookies, 4-Ingredient Cookies, Gluten-Free Cookies, Easy Desserts, Simple Baking