World's Best Easy Peanut Butter Cookies
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
14 cookies
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Calories
168 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
gluten-free
World's Best Easy Peanut Butter Cookies
Description
This recipe uses commercial peanut butter blended with brown sugar and egg to form a soft dough that is chilled briefly to firm up for easier handling. The brown sugar contributes to a chewier texture compared to white sugar alternatives. After scooping the dough onto parchment-lined sheets and spacing them apart, the tops are flattened with a fork dipped in water to prevent sticking and create the signature fork marks.
Baked in a moderately heated oven for around 10 minutes until lightly golden, these cookies maintain a tender, chewy center with gentle crisping at the edges. Cooling on the baking tray helps them set while preserving chewiness.
Storing the cookies in an airtight container keeps them fresh for up to five days. They tend to become chewier a day after baking and retain their texture well over subsequent days.
Ingredients
- 1 cup / 265 g peanut butter , smooth or crunchy - commercial spread, NOT pure peanut butter (I use Bega) (Note 1)
- 200 g/ 1 cup brown sugar Note 2, packed
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Place ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine. It will be soft, too soft for scooping. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 180C / 350F (standard) or 160C/320F (fan / convection).
- Line 2 trays with parchment paper.
- Place 1 tbsp scoops of the dough onto the trays (I use a cookie scoop) 5cm/2" apart.
- Dip a large fork in a bowl of hot tap water (stops fork sticking to dough). Press down on the dough, then press 90 degrees the other way (watch video) so the cookie is 1 cm / 2/5" thick. Re-dip fork in water as required.
- Put both trays in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, swapping the trays halfway through, or until light golden on the surface and golden on the edges. (Or longer if you want crisper cookies)
- Leave to cool on the tray. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 - 5 days.
Notes
- Use commercial peanut butter containing added oil, salt, and sugar rather than pure or whipped peanut butter for best results.
- Chilling the dough before baking firms it for easier scooping and shaping.
- Pressing the dough with a fork dipped in water prevents sticking and creates the traditional cookie pattern.
- Store cookies in an airtight container; they stay chewy and flavorful for up to five days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 14cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 36g | |
| Calories | 168cal | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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