Delight in peanut butter goodness with these 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies. They are soft chewy cookies that come together in only 20 minutes and can be made from ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen!
There are times I am in the mood for a sweet treat but don’t have all the ingredients or the time. That’s what makes these 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies so perfect! Minimal ingredients and they come together in 20 minutes to satisfy any sweet tooth. Creamy and smooth peanut butter, sugar, an egg, and baking soda all combine together to make a soft chewy, mouth-watering cookie everyone will love!
If you enjoy that creamy, natural peanut butter flavor like I do then you have to check out my other peanut butter recipes like my Reese’s Pie and Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls.
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Why I Love This Recipe
- Who doesn’t love a soft, chewy, peanut butter cookie?
- These cookies only take 20 minutes to make!
- This recipe is dairy-free and gluten-free.
- There are minimal ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen.
Recipe Ingredients
Peanut Butter – Smooth, creamy peanut butter is the base for these easy-to-make cookies.
Baking Soda – To give these chewy peanut butter cookies a good rise so they do not come out flat.
For a full list of ingredients and amounts see the recipe card below.
How to Make 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Step #1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Step #2: In the large bowl of a stand mixer, or using a hand mixer, beat 1 cup peanut butter and sugars until well combined.
Step #3: Next, add in the large egg and baking soda and mix.
Step #4: Then, roll the dough into small walnut sized balls and create the classic criss-cross pattern on the top using the tines of a fork and place them on your prepared baking sheet.
Step #5: Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned then cool them on a wire rack.
Step #6: Finally, serve and enjoy!
FAQs
If you are wanting to add in more flavor or ingredients into these cookies here are some I would recommend. ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract, or a pinch of salt. You could also add in some nuts, chocolate chips, or even sprinkles to add an extra texture to these cookies.
I prefer using smooth creamy peanut butter, you can also use crunchy peanut butter, but you will have a thicker dough and overall texture for your cookies.
Storage Information
You can store these 4-ingredient peanut butter cookies in an airtight container on your counter at room temperature for 4-5 days. You can store them in your fridge for up to 2 weeks.
If you want to freeze them you can place them in an airtight container or freezer safe bag for up to 2 months.
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4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
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Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar (½ cup granulated sugar and ½ cup light brown sugar)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, or using an electric mixer, beat the peanut butter and sugars until well combined.
- Next add in the egg and baking soda and mix.
- Then, roll the dough into small walnut sized balls and create the classic crisscross pattern on the top with a fork.
- Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned.
- Finally, serve and enjoy!
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I love the short list of ingredients and the taste of these cookies.