Easy 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

These crispy peanut butter cookies are a delightful twist on a classic recipe, adapted from a 1999 gourmet magazine! Unlike other peanut butter cookie recipes, these boast an irresistible crunch and addictive peanutty flavor. They're so good, they never last long – prepare to be amazed! Perfect for baking novices and seasoned pros alike.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 263.9 kcal
Protein 15g
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Ingredients for Easy 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

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How to Make Easy 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

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

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

99g

Fat

15g

Carbs

9g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Easy 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies?

Easy 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Easy 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies?

Easy 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies has approximately 263.9 calories per serving, with about 15 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 23 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Easy 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies?

The key ingredients for Easy 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are Peanut Butter, Sugar, Egg, Baking Soda, Vanilla. See the full list with measurements above.

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