Easy Peanut Butter Cookies

 

🍯 Easy Peanut Butter Cookies (4 Ingredients, No Mixer!)

There’s nothing better than the smell of fresh cookies baking in the oven — especially when they only take a few minutes to whip up! These 4-ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are the perfect recipe for beginners. They’re simple, delicious, and require no fancy equipment. Just one bowl, a fork, and a few pantry staples — that’s it!

Whether you’re new to baking or just craving something sweet, this recipe is guaranteed to become a go-to favorite. The best part? The cookies come out perfectly soft with just the right amount of chewiness and that classic peanut butter flavor.

🥜 Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy – your choice!)

• 1 cup sugar (white or brown sugar both work)

• 1 large egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Mix the dough: In a mixing bowl, stir together the peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

3. Shape the cookies: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll them into balls, and place them on the baking tray.

4. Create the criss-cross pattern: Using the back of a fork, press gently into each cookie ball in one direction, then again in the opposite direction to form the classic peanut butter cookie design.

5. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will look soft — that’s okay! They’ll firm up as they cool.

6. Cool & enjoy: Let the cookies rest on the baking tray for 5 minutes before moving them to a cooling rack.

🌟 Baking Tips & Variations

• Use brown sugar if you prefer a chewier cookie.

• Add a pinch of salt if your peanut butter is unsalted.

• Dip half of each cookie in melted chocolate for an extra treat.

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

                                   

💡 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔️ Just 4 ingredients
✔️ No mixer required
✔️ Ready in under 20 minutes
✔️ Perfect for beginners

These cookies are proof that you don’t need complicated steps or long ingredient lists to enjoy homemade baked goods. Quick, easy, and absolutely delicious — a cookie recipe you’ll want to make again and again!

🥜 Description:

If you’re looking for a cookie recipe that’s quick, easy, and absolutely foolproof, these Peanut Butter Cookies are just what you need. Made with only four simple ingredients — peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla — this recipe is perfect for beginners or anyone craving a sweet treat without the hassle.The cookies bake up soft in the center with lightly crisp edges, and the classic criss-cross pattern on top gives them that nostalgic homemade look. Best of all, they take less than 20 minutes from start to finish! Whether you enjoy them fresh out of the oven with a glass of milk or save them for later in a cookie jar, these Peanut Butter Cookies are a timeless favorite you’ll make again and again.