Easy 5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Kids Love
These 5-ingredient peanut butter cookies are quick, easy, and perfect for baking with kids. Made without flour, they’re soft, chewy, and packed with peanut butter flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (e.g., Skippy or Jif)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature preferred)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup creamy peanut butter and 1 cup granulated sugar. Stir until well combined and smooth.
- Add 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Stir until the dough is uniform, soft, and slightly sticky.
- Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls and roll between your palms. Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Press each ball down with a fork dipped in sugar to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden around the edges. The centers should still be soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use creamy peanut butter like Skippy or Jif for best texture. Avoid natural peanut butter with separated oil. For a vegan version, replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water). Cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
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