Ingredients for Easy 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon baking soda (optional)
- Vanilla
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How to Make Easy 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, cream together 1 cup creamy peanut butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir in ½ teaspoon baking soda (optional: add ½ cup finely crushed unsalted peanuts at this stage).
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
- Place balls 2 inches apart on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball with a fork, making a criss-cross pattern.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy! Makes approximately 4 dozen cookies.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
11 g
Sugar
99g
Fat
15g
Carbs
9g