5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Only 5 ingredients stand between you and the world's easiest peanut butter cookies!
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar (can sub brown sugar)
- 2 tbsp butter (can sub coconut oil however these do tend to make them extra crumbly)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: can add in chia seeds, dash of cinnamon, or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk together. Depending upon the type of peanut butter you use, you will see the best results with a peanut butter that isn't so hard to spread.
- Drop your deserved tablespoon size onto a greased pan or parchment paper. Makes about 8-10 cookies depending on the size you want them.
- Use a fork to flatten each cookie slightly and create a crisscross pattern on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are just set and the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Melt chocolate chips with a little coconut oil in a bowl in 30 second increments and drizzle on top
Notes
These cookies are quick to make and have a classic peanut butter flavor. They're perfect for a simple and satisfying treat.