Description
“Crispy edges, chewy centers, and just 4 ingredients! These 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies: Easy to Make are gluten-free, ready in 20 minutes, and perfect for beginners.”
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter (no-stir recommended)
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (or brown sugar for chewiness)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix ingredients: In a bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
- Scoop dough: Roll into 1-inch balls (about 12 cookies). Place on the baking sheet.
- Flatten: Use a fork to press crisscross patterns onto each cookie.
- Bake 8–10 minutes until edges are golden (centers will look soft).
- Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Substitutions: Use flax eggs for vegan cookies, coconut sugar for lower glycemic index, or crunchy PB for texture.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container for 5 days or freeze dough balls for 3 months.
- Pro Tip: Chill dough 30 minutes if too sticky.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: 4 ingredient peanut butter cookies, easy peanut butter cookies, gluten-free cookies, quick cookie recipe