Best Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Craving chewy, melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter cookies? This 3-ingredient recipe, adapted from the classic Kraft Peanut Butter jar, delivers incredible flavor in under 20 minutes! Soft, simple, and utterly irresistible, these cookies are perfect for a quick treat any day of the week. Get ready for peanut butter perfection!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 18 mins
Calories 131.8 kcal
Protein 9g
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Ingredients for Best Peanut Butter Cookies

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How to Make Best Peanut Butter Cookies

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup creamy peanut butter.
  3. Gradually add 1 large egg, mixing until just combined. The dough will be quite thick.
  4. Add more granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough is no longer sticky and is easy to roll into balls. (You may not need all of the remaining sugar).
  5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
  6. Place the balls onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  7. Use a fork to flatten each cookie ball into a criss-cross pattern.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Avoid overbaking for that signature soft and chewy texture.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

9g

Carbs

3g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Best Peanut Butter Cookies?

Best Peanut Butter Cookies takes about 23 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 18 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Best Peanut Butter Cookies?

Best Peanut Butter Cookies has approximately 131.8 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Best Peanut Butter Cookies?

The key ingredients for Best Peanut Butter Cookies are Peanut Butter, White Sugar, Egg. See the full list with measurements above.

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