Get ready to experience the most irresistible, melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter cookies that are so simple to make, you'll wonder why you haven't tried this recipe before! With just four ingredients and minimal prep time, these Candis Peanut Butter Cookies are about to become your new go-to dessert that will have friends and family coming back for seconds (and thirds)!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 22 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, egg, and baking soda. Mix thoroughly using a wooden spoon or electric mixer until the ingredients are well blended and form a smooth, consistent dough.
- Using clean hands or a cookie scoop, roll the dough into small balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter. Place the balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Use a fork to create a classic crisscross pattern on top of each cookie by gently pressing down on the dough balls, flattening them slightly.
- Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden brown.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to allow them to firm up.
- Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. The cookies will become crisp as they cool.
- Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients: Ensure your egg and peanut butter are at room temperature for the smoothest dough consistency.
- Choose the right peanut butter: Opt for creamy, smooth peanut butter for the best texture. Natural peanut butter can work, but might require slight adjustments.
- Don't overmix the dough: Mix just until ingredients are combined to keep cookies tender.
- For uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop or weigh each dough ball to ensure even baking.
- Watch baking time carefully: Cookies can quickly go from perfectly golden to overdone. Start checking at 10 minutes.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to prevent breaking.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking or drizzling melted chocolate once cooled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 120kcal
Carbohydrates: 10g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 10mg
