Description

These Easy Peanut Butter Cookies deliver a soft, chewy texture with just five pantry staples: peanut butter, sugar, an egg, vanilla extract, and baking soda. In under fifteen minutes you’ll have golden‑brown treats perfect for snack time, after‑school cravings, or quick dessert gatherings. No flour, no butter, and no added oils keep the recipe simple and budget‑friendly, while the natural nutty flavor shines.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl combine peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and baking soda. Mix until smooth.
Scoop tablespoon‑sized portions onto the sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
Use a fork to flatten each cookie and create a crisscross pattern.
Bake for 10‑12 minutes until edges are golden.
Cool on sheet 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a softer center, bake for 10 minutes
for a slightly crisp edge, bake up to 12 minutes. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week or frozen for longer storage.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 12 cookies

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