Description
These Easy Peanut Butter Cookies are a quick and delicious flourless treat perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Made with simple ingredients like creamy peanut butter, sugar, and egg, these cookies offer a soft and chewy texture with a delightful crisscross pattern on top. Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, they make a perfect dessert or snack for peanut butter lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and a pinch of salt until the mixture forms a smooth dough.
- Form Cookies: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a ball. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart to allow space for spreading.
- Create Crisscross Pattern: Gently press down on each cookie ball with a fork to make a crisscross pattern, which adds a classic peanut butter cookie look and even baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cookie edges are set and lightly golden, avoiding overbaking for soft, chewy cookies.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For a softer, chewier cookie, do not overbake—remove them just as the edges set.
- Add chocolate chips or chopped peanuts to the dough for extra flavor and texture.
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free as they contain no flour.
