Description
Craving homemade cookies without the hassle? These 4-ingredient peanut butter cookies deliver nostalgic flavor through modern simplicity. First, they require minimal prep, then transform pantry staples into golden, crumbly perfection.
Ingredients
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Base Recipe for 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
- 1 cup (250g) smooth peanut butter
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Upgrades for 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
- Flaky sea salt
- 2 tbsp bourbon (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat and prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F(175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Mix Dough: Next, combine all ingredients in a bowl. Stir until thick dough forms.
- Shape: Then, roll the heaping teaspoons into balls. Flatten with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
- Bake: Finally, bake for 10-12 minutes until edges golden cool 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Vegan Swap: Replace egg with 3 tbsp Aquafaba. Expect a slightly denser texture.
- Storage Tip: Surprisingly, these freeze beautifully for up to 3 months in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per 1 Cookie
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 42mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg