Soft, chewy peanut butter cookies made with just 4 ingredients, easy, quick, and full of nutty flavor. Perfect for cozy afternoons and effortless baking.
Servings 18cookies
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 12 minutesmins
Total Time 22 minutesmins
Equipment
mixing bowl
electric mixer or whisk
baking sheet
Fork
parchment paper
Ingredients
1cupsmooth peanut butter
1cup (200g)sugar (½ cup brown sugar + ½ cup granulated)
1largeegg
1teaspoonbaking soda
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, beat peanut butter and sugars until creamy (about 2 minutes).
Add egg and baking soda, then mix until thick and glossy (2 minutes).
Roll dough into small balls and flatten with a fork for a crisscross pattern.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Notes
Use crunchy peanut butter for texture. Sprinkle flaky sea salt before baking for balance. Dip cooled cookies in chocolate for a festive finish. Store in an airtight container for 4 days, or freeze up to 3 months.