Description
These 4 ingredient peanut butter cookies are a quick, simple, and delicious treat that anyone can make! With just peanut butter, sugar, an egg, and baking soda, you can create perfectly soft, chewy cookies that melt in your mouth. This easy recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings, and you can even make it gluten-free.
Ingredients
- Peanut Butter – 1 cup
(Use smooth, unsweetened peanut butter for best results) - Sugar – 1 cup
(Granulated white sugar or brown sugar can be used) - Egg – 1 large
(Helps bind the dough together and adds moisture) - Baking Soda – 1/2 teaspoon
(To help the cookies rise slightly)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix peanut butter, sugar, egg, and baking soda until smooth.
- Shape dough into balls, flatten with a fork, and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Let cool and enjoy your delicious, simple peanut butter cookies!
Notes
- For Softer Cookies: Bake for 8 minutes and let them sit on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Gluten-Free Option: These cookies are naturally gluten-free since they don’t contain flour.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Add-ins: Feel free to add chocolate chips, crushed nuts, or even a sprinkle of sea salt for extra flavor.
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 140g
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g