5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Ah, the magic of 5-ingredient peanut butter cookies—super quick, chewy, and totally peanut buttery 🥜🍪. No flour, no fuss, just delicious simplicity.

5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Yields: ~12–16 cookies
Time: 20–25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky)

• 1 cup granulated sugar (or half sugar + half brown sugar for chewier cookies)

• 1 large egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp baking soda

Instructions

1. Preheat oven

   • 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.

2. Mix ingredients

   • In a bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and baking soda until smooth.

3. Shape cookies

   • Scoop tablespoons of dough onto baking sheet.

   • Flatten slightly with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.

4. Bake

   • 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.

   • Don’t overbake—centers should be soft.

5. Cool

   • Let cookies cool 5 minutes on pan, then transfer to wire rack.

Pro Tips

• Chewy version: Use half brown sugar.

• Chocolate lovers: Press a chocolate chip or mini Reese’s cup into the center before baking.

• Nutty upgrade: Add ¼ cup chopped peanuts for extra crunch.

• Storage: Store in airtight container 3–5 days.

If you want, I can also give a keto-friendly 5-ingredient peanut butter cookie version that’s low-carb but just as chewy and satisfying.