Get ready to revolutionize your baking game with the most incredible, jaw-dropping peanut butter cookies that are so easy, even a kitchen novice can master them in just 20 minutes! Imagine creating bakery-worthy cookies with only FOUR ingredients and minimal effort. These aren't just cookies - they're a slice of pure, buttery, peanut-packed heaven that will have your family and friends begging for more. Whether you're a busy parent, a novice baker, or just craving something sweet, this recipe is about to become your new secret weapon in the kitchen.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly using a wooden spoon or electric mixer until all ingredients are well blended and form a smooth, consistent dough.
- Using clean hands or a cookie scoop, roll the dough into small balls, approximately 1-inch in diameter. Place the balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Using a fork, gently press a crisscross pattern onto the top of each cookie, slightly flattening them. This classic technique helps the cookies bake evenly and creates the traditional peanut butter cookie appearance.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden brown. Be careful not to overbake, as the cookies will continue to set as they cool.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies rest on the sheet for 5 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack and allow them to cool completely, which will take about 15-20 minutes.
- Once cooled, serve and enjoy your simple, delicious peanut butter cookies. Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- • Use creamy peanut butter for the smoothest texture, but natural peanut butter works too - just drain any excess oil • For extra richness, use room temperature ingredients to help them blend more seamlessly • Don't overmix the dough - just combine until ingredients are just incorporated • Use a fork to create those classic crisscross marks, which help the cookies bake evenly • Watch your baking time carefully - these cookies can go from perfect to overdone quickly • Let cookies cool completely to achieve the ideal chewy-crisp texture • Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 5 days
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 7g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 15mg
