Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Easy Peanut Butter Cookies! Made with just five simple pantry ingredients, these cookies are a quick and delightful treat that satisfy any sweet tooth. With a rich, nutty flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, they’re perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying solo during a cozy afternoon. Plus, you can whip them up in no time—no flour or butter required! Whether you’re baking with the kids or looking for a last-minute dessert idea, this recipe is sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
- 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 and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Press down on each cookie with a fork to create a criss-cross pattern.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until lightly browned on top.
- Allow to cool on the tray 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 cookie (approx. 25g)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg