Easy to Make Peanut Butter Cookies
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this *Easy to Make Peanut Butter Cookies* recipe that's as simple as it is delicious! With just three main ingredients—creamy or chunky peanut butter, sugar, and an egg—these soft and chewy cookies come together in under 20 minutes, making them perfect for busy weekdays or last-minute desserts. Optional ingredients like vanilla extract and a pinch of salt elevate the flavor for an irresistible treat. The signature crisscross fork pattern not only adds a classic touch but also highlights their homemade charm. Ideal for peanut butter lovers, these gluten-free cookies require no flour, making them accessible for a variety of dietary needs. Bake up a batch and enjoy them fresh with a glass of milk or as a sweet addition to your snack lineup.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt (optional, if peanut butter is unsalted)
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, sugar, and egg. Mix well until the batter is smooth and fully incorporated.
If using, stir in the vanilla extract and salt to enhance the flavor.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
Flatten each dough ball slightly by pressing a fork onto the top in a crisscross pattern, creating the signature peanut butter cookie look.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your delicious, homemade peanut butter cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2269 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.6 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.0 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 196 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 1695 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 252.8 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 222.8 g | ||
| Protein | 65.2 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 171 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1550 mg | 33% | |
*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.
