Description

Indulge in the delightful simplicity of Easy Peanut Butter Cookies, a quick and effortless treat made with just five common pantry ingredients. These soft, chewy cookies are flourless and butterless, making them a lighter option that everyone will love. Perfect for after-school snacks or last-minute desserts, they offer a rich peanut butter flavor that can be customized with chocolate chips or nuts. In just 15 minutes, you can enjoy warm cookies fresh from the oven, making these easy peanut butter delights an essential addition to your recipe collection.

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth (2-3 minutes).
Scoop out dough into 1 & 1/4-inch balls, optionally rolling in sugar.
Place on the baking sheet, spaced apart, and create a criss-cross pattern using a fork.
Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly browned.
Let 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 (30g)
Calories: 140
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 70mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 20mg