Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of Easy Peanut Butter Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion. With just five pantry staples and no flour or butter required, these cookies come together in minutes, making them an ideal choice for a quick dessert or a satisfying snack. Their rich peanut butter flavor shines through, offering a chewy texture that cookie lovers adore. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or paired with ice cream, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup creamy full-fat peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix with an electric mixer until smooth and well combined.
- Use a cookie scoop to form dough balls about 1¼ inches in diameter. Roll in granulated sugar if desired.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Press down gently with a fork to create a criss-cross pattern.
- Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 97
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 17mg