4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
These 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are soft, chewy and packed with rich peanut butter flavor. They're a flourless peanut butter cookie that comes together fast with simple ingredients.
This easy cookie recipe is perfect for peanut butter lovers who want dessert tonight without the fuss. Whether it's your first time baking or you just need a quick sweet treat, these cookies deliver chewy peanut butter goodness in under 30 minutes.
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- Why You Will Love These 4 Ingredient Cookies Peanut Butter
- Ingredients
- Substitutions and Variations
- How to Make 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
- More Dessert Recipes You Will Love
- How to Store 4 Ingredient Cookies Peanut Butter
- What to Serve with 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
- Top Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions About 4 Ingredient Cookies Peanut Butter
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- 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
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Why You Will Love These 4 Ingredient Cookies Peanut Butter
- Easy Recipe: Just 4 simple ingredients and one bowl.
- Quick Bake: From mixing to golden brown cookies in 20 minutes.
- Nostalgic Look: The comfort of a classic criss-cross pattern.
- Rich Peanut Butter Flavor: Creamy peanut butter shines in every bite.
- Chewy Texture: Crisp edges with a soft center for the best results.
Ingredients
Here's all you need to make this easy cookie recipe.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- Smooth Natural Peanut Butter: Provides rich peanut butter flavor and chewy texture.
- Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the cookies and helps them bake to a slight crunch.
- Large Egg: Binds the dough together and adds structure.
- Salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances flavor.
To make this 4 ingredient cookie, you need a mixing bowl, measuring cups and spoons, baking sheet and parchment paper and a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop.
Substitutions and Variations
These flourless peanut butter cookies are easy to customize.
- Peanut Butter: Use crunchy peanut butter for extra texture.
- Sugar Swap: Try brown sugar, coconut sugar or a Truvia sweetener for different flavors.
- Vanilla Extract: Add 1 teaspoon for a touch of warmth and depth.
- Mix-ins: Stir in dark chocolate chips or peanut butter cups for delicious ways to change it up.
How to Make 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
These cookies come together in just a few simple steps with one bowl and minimal cleanup.
Preheat oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix until smooth.
Using a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop dough into balls and place on baking sheet. Flatten with a fork in a criss-cross pattern.
Bake for 10-11 minutes, until cookies are slightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
Hint: Using a room temperature egg helps the cookie dough mix smoothly.
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How to Store 4 Ingredient Cookies Peanut Butter
These cookies are perfect to bake in advance for the holidays or any time of year.
- Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container or cookie jar, out of direct sunlight, for up to 5 days.
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Freezer: Place in a freezer-safe container for up to 6 months. Thaw before serving, if desired.
What to Serve with 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
These cookies are delicious on their own, but pairing them with the right drink or dessert makes them an even sweeter treat.
- Hot & Cold Drinks: Crockpot hot chocolate, caramel mocha, espresso Irish cream and iced apple crisp macchiato.
- Sweet Pairings: Peanut butter pie, chocolate chip cookie brownie bars and Rolo brownies.
Top Tips
A few small tricks make a big difference when baking these easy cookies.
- Prepared Baking Sheet: Line with parchment paper or use a cookie sheet for even baking.
- Scoop Evenly: Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie dough balls.
- Watch the Bake Time: Remove when the tops of the cookies look set but still soft.
Frequently Asked Questions About 4 Ingredient Cookies Peanut Butter
Here are answers to the most common questions about making these 4 ingredient peanut butter cookies.
No, this simple recipe doesn't require chilling, you can bake right away. If you do chill it, allow it to sit out for about 30 minutes before baking.
Creamy peanut butter gives the smoothest texture, but I prefer to use natural peanut butter, well-stirred.
Bake for a minute less for a softer center or a minute longer for crisp edges.
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4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Equipment
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Mixing Bowl
- 1 ½ Tablespoon Cookie Scoop
Ingredients
- 1 cup smooth natural peanut butter can use any peanut butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar about ¾ cup
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix until smooth.
- Using a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop dough into balls and place on baking sheet. Flatten with a fork in a criss-cross pattern.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes, until cookies are slightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Using a room temperature egg helps the cookie dough mix smoothly.
- Line with parchment paper or use a cookie sheet for even baking.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie dough balls.
- Remove when the tops of the cookies look set but still soft.
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I love that these cookies are so simple, easy, and SO GOOD! Thanks for the great recipe! We love them!
Mu pleasure. It is a huge favorite over here! Glad you liked them. Thanks for the feedback.
I made this Peanut Butter Cookies last evening and they turned out pretty amazing, thanks for the recipe!
You are so welcome. Thanks for the review, happy you enjoyed them.
These came out so so good. Soft and chewy with great flavor! Super easy to put together, definitely will make again!
That is so wonderful to hear, so glad you enjoyed them! Thank you so much for the review Sydney.
The cookies are delicious and very easy to make
Thank you so much for the review Brigitte! I am so glad you like them.
My husband loves peanut butter cookies and he said this recipe is now his favorite!
That is so fun to hear! Thanks so much for letting us know! 🙂 Enjoy.
I LOVE how easy these were to make, not to mention that short ingredient list! Definitely going to use these to make some mini ice cream sandwiches next time.
I love that for you!! It is definitely a great way to make a new treat. Happy baking.
Such a classic and simple recipe, but with so much flavor! These are my brother in law’s favorite cookie; they are wonderful.