5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
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4.6
5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Description
5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies combine smooth peanut butter with both white and brown sugars, resulting in a straightforward dough that bakes into soft, chewy cookies. The recipe relies on simple ingredients and uses a standing or hand mixer to achieve a creamy texture before adding egg and vanilla extract for moisture and flavor. The dough is portioned into small balls and gently pressed with a fork to create a classic crosshatch pattern. Baking at 350°F for about eight minutes produces cookies with a tender crumb and a faintly crisp surface. Cooling the cookies fully on the baking sheet before removing helps them set properly and prevents breakage.
The texture strikes a balance between softness and slight firmness, due to the sugars and peanut butter. These cookies are convenient for everyday snacking or packed lunches and store well in an airtight container for several days.
Use conventional creamy peanut butter for predictable results as natural peanut butters may alter texture and spread. The recipe's simplicity makes it accessible, requiring no additional leavening agents or flour.
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter creamy
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line a large baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat the peanut butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together on high until creamy and smooth, 2-3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
- Using a heaping tablespoon, spoon the dough and roll into 1 1/4-inch balls. Place on prepared cookie sheet and place approximately 2-3 inches apart. Use a fork to press the cookies down, creating a cross-hatch pattern.
- Bake in the preheated 350 degree oven for about 8 minutes.
- Allow cookies to finish cooling completely on baking sheet before removing. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Conventional creamy peanut butter delivers the best texture and consistency for this recipe; natural peanut butter may affect spreading and texture.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to prevent breakage and maintain shape.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for several days to keep them fresh.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 101 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 101kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 79mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 13IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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