Description
A quick and simple recipe for chewy peanut butter cookies made with just four ingredients and no flour, perfect for gluten-free baking and last-minute cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter (about 250g), creamy or crunchy
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup peanut butter and 1 cup granulated sugar. Stir until smooth-ish and well combined.
- Add 1 large room-temperature egg and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda to the mixture. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough balls about 1½ inches apart on the baking sheet. Wet your hands lightly if dough is sticky.
- Press down each dough ball gently with a fork to create a criss-cross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft. Avoid overbaking.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
If dough is too soft or oily, chill for 10 minutes before baking. Use room temperature egg for better mixing. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies chewy. Press dough gently with fork to create classic pattern. For vegan version, replace egg with flaxseed egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, no flour cookies, gluten-free cookies, chewy cookies, easy cookies, 4-ingredient cookies