3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Whip up these incredibly easy peanut butter cookies using just a few pantry staples for a delicious homemade treat.
Ingredients
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted natural peanut butter
- Cane sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, white sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Whisk in the peanut butter until the mixture is smooth, resembling a thick brownie batter.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour until thickened.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop the chilled dough using a 1 ½ tablespoon measure and place dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Sprinkle the tops with cane sugar if desired. Gently flatten the tops with your fingers or a fork.
- Bake for 11-15 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the tops show slight cracks.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
- Ensure your peanut butter is natural and unsalted for the best flavor and texture.
- Chilling the dough is essential; don't skip this step as it prevents the cookies from spreading too much.
- For a decorative touch, use a fork to create the classic crosshatch pattern on top before baking. Allergens: Peanuts, Eggs, Soybeans. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Chilling the dough is essential; don't skip this step as it prevents the cookies from spreading too much.
- For a decorative touch, use a fork to create the classic crosshatch pattern on top before baking. Allergens: Peanuts, Eggs, Soybeans. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.