Easy 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
These 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are soft, chewy, and incredibly easy to make! With just one bowl and four pantry staples, you’ll have delicious homemade cookies in under 20 minutes. Perfect for a quick snack, last-minute dessert, or satisfying your peanut butter cravings!
Ingredients
- 🛒 Precisely Measured Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter creamy or crunchy, unsweetened recommended
- ¾ cup granulated sugar or brown sugar for a softer texture
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- 🔥 Instructions: How to Make 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
- Step 1: Preheat & Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Step 2: Mix the Dough
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, egg, and baking powder.
- Stir until the ingredients are fully incorporated and the dough forms a thick, smooth consistency.
- Step 3: Shape the Cookies
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie and roll into balls.
- Place on the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Use a fork to press a crisscross pattern onto each cookie.
- Step 4: Bake to Perfection
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges look set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
✅ For extra chewiness, use brown sugar instead of white sugar.
✅ If using natural peanut butter, stir well before adding to prevent oil separation.
✅ Add chocolate chips or chopped peanuts for extra texture and flavor.
✅ Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to a week!
✅ If using natural peanut butter, stir well before adding to prevent oil separation.
✅ Add chocolate chips or chopped peanuts for extra texture and flavor.
✅ Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to a week!