Description
These easy 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are flourless, gluten-free, and ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients until well combined into a thick, smooth dough.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chocolate Twist: Add 1/4 cup of chocolate chips.
- Nutty Crunch: Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top before baking.
- Sweeter Alternative: Substitute brown sugar for a caramel-like flavor.
- Keto-Friendly: Use a sugar substitute like erythritol.
- Spiced Flavor: Add a pinch of cinnamon for warmth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: dessert, snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, flourless cookies, easy cookies, gluten-free dessert, 4-ingredient cookies