Easy Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
A simple and quick recipe for chewy peanut butter cookies made with just three ingredients. Perfect for a no-fuss homemade treat with a rich peanut flavor and soft texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 15-17 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (240 ml)
- 1 cup granulated white sugar (200 g)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- Optional: pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of creamy peanut butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Stir until well mixed and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add 1 large room temperature egg to the bowl and mix thoroughly until the dough forms a uniform, sticky ball, about 1-2 minutes.
- Optional: Stir in a pinch (about 1/8 teaspoon) of salt to enhance flavor.
- Scoop dough balls about 1.5 tablespoons (approximately 20 g) each and place them 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Press each dough ball gently with a fork in a criss-cross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Notes
Do not overmix after adding the egg to keep cookies chewy. Use room temperature eggs for smooth dough. Baking time is critical to avoid dry or crumbly cookies. Chilling dough for 15 minutes helps prevent spreading. Press fork gently to maintain texture. Natural peanut butter may be oilier; stir well before measuring.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 6.5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 3.5
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