Easy Chewy 5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
These easy chewy 5-ingredient peanut butter cookies are a quick and delicious homemade treat. With simple pantry staples like peanut butter, sugar, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla extract, you can whip up soft, chewy cookies with a classic crisscross pattern in under 30 minutes. Perfect for peanut butter lovers seeking a straightforward and satisfying baking recipe.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cookie Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 g) peanut butter, creamy or chunky
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Combine Peanut Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, stir together the peanut butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, which should take about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and baking soda to the peanut butter mixture. Beat the combination until everything is well blended and glossy, roughly 2-3 minutes.
- Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, drop rounded dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Create Crisscross Pattern: Take a fork and gently press down on each dough ball to make the classic crisscross pattern that defines traditional peanut butter cookies.
- Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until the edges have set and turned a light golden color, while the centers remain soft and chewy.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For room temperature eggs, take them out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before starting the recipe.
- Use either creamy or chunky peanut butter depending on your texture preference.
- Do not overbake; the centers should remain soft for the perfect chewy texture.
- You can store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Adding a pinch of salt can enhance the flavor if using unsalted peanut butter.
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