Description
Enjoy these quick and easy 4-ingredient peanut butter cookies made with brown sugar! These simple, soft, and chewy cookies are perfect for any occasion, requiring only a few pantry staples.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together 1 cup peanut butter, 1 cup brown sugar (packed), 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon baking soda until smooth.
- Shape the dough: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Press the cookies: Gently press each dough ball with a fork to create a criss-cross pattern.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool the cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Peanut Butter: You can use either creamy or chunky peanut butter, depending on your texture preference.
- Brown Sugar: Ensure the brown sugar is packed for the correct measurement.
- Bake Time: For soft cookies, bake them for about 8 minutes; for crunchier cookies, increase the time slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 120kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g