Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies with Variations
Bake up classic comfort in just 10 minutes with the *Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies with Variations*! This delightful one-bowl recipe combines rich, creamy peanut butter with a perfect balance of sweetness and a hint of vanilla for soft, chewy cookies that melt in your mouth. The simple ingredient list and quick prep time make it a go-to dessert or snack for any occasion. Plus, the customizable variations—like adding chocolate chips, a dollop of jelly, or a sprinkle of flaky sea salt—turn this crowd-pleaser into a versatile treat for every craving. With no flour required and minimal effort, these homemade peanut butter cookies are the ultimate solution for when you want big flavor in a pinch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Packed brown sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and egg. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
Mix in the vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Continue stirring until all ingredients are incorporated and you have a cohesive dough.
Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place each ball at least 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Using a fork, gently press down on each cookie ball to create a criss-cross pattern.
Bake in the preheated oven for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake; the cookies will firm up as they cool.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy as-is or customize them with one of the variations below!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2348 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.3 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.3 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 2399 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 268.9 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 237.6 g | ||
| Protein | 65.9 g | 132% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 273 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1718 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
