The Best And The Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies
These soft and chewy peanut butter cookies are incredibly easy to make with just a few pantry ingredients. No mixer or chilling needed—just classic, comforting flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12–15 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and baking soda until smooth.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly with a fork, making a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until edges are set and lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts for variation.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top before baking for contrast.
- Use chunky peanut butter for extra texture.
- Add 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon for a warm twist.
- Cookies are naturally gluten-free—no flour needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
