Best 13 Easy 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Recipes

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**Peanut butter cookies are a classic American treat that are easy to make and loved by people of all ages.** With just five simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these delicious cookies in no time. These cookies are perfect for a quick snack or dessert, and they're also great for packing in lunches or taking on picnics.

**This collection of recipes includes three different variations on the classic peanut butter cookie**, so you're sure to find one that you'll love. The first recipe is for a basic peanut butter cookie that is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The second recipe is for a chocolate peanut butter cookie that is rich and decadent. And the third recipe is for a peanut butter blossom cookie that is topped with a Hershey's Kiss.

**No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious peanut butter cookies.** They're the perfect treat for any occasion!

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

5 INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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This 5 ingredient peanut butter cookie recipe is incredibly easy to make and requires no chill time! They're practically fool proof!!

Provided by Chelsey White

Categories     Cookies

Time 14m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup light or dark brown sugar, packed (200g)
1 large egg, room temperature (56g)
1 cup peanut butter (240g)
1 tsp baking soda (6g)
1/2 cup milk or dark chocolate chips (90g)
1/4 cup chocolate chunks
1/2 tsp flakey sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F / 175 C and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat. Set aside.
  • Cream together the brown sugar and egg with a hand mixer or stand mixer at a medium speed for a minute, until well combined. If you don't have an electric mixer, give this a good whisk by hand!
  • Add the peanut butter, baking soda, and milk chocolate and mix on a low speed until the cookie dough is smooth and no clumps of brown sugar remain.
  • Scoop or roll 12 cookie dough balls (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each) and place on the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 9-10 minutes then remove from the oven. Press a few additional chocolate chips on top of the cookies and add a sprinkle of sea salt.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 17 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 13 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 323 milligrams sodium, Sugar 20 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat

EASY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Quick and easy peanut butter cookies made with only 5 pantry ingredients and no flour or butter! Simple, effortless, and delicious!

Provided by Amy

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup creamy full-fat peanut butter ((*see note))
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • With an electric mixer, blend together all the ingredients until combined, smooth, and thick, 2-3 minutes.
  • Using a heaping tablespoon cookie scoop, form dough into 1 1/4-inch balls with the palms of your hands.
  • Transfer to the prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart.
  • Press down with the back of a fork and then press again from the opposite direction, to form a criss-cross pattern on top.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes or until the tops are lightly brown and they are about 3 inches wide (all ovens run differently.) They will still be slightly soft if you press on them hot from the oven.
  • Remove from oven and let cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely and firm up.
  • Enjoy with a tall glass of cold milk!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 80 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

5 INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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These Peanut Butter Cookies come together with only 5 ingredients! Get ready for the softest peanut butter cookies you've ever had! Best news ever: they're also gluten-free!

Provided by Rachel Farnsworth

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a large baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat the peanut butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together on high until creamy and smooth, 2-3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
  • Using a heaping tablespoon, spoon the dough and roll into 1 1/4-inch balls. Place on prepared cookie sheet and place approximately 2-3 inches apart. Use a fork to press the cookies down, creating a cross-hatch pattern.
  • Bake in the preheated 350 degree oven for about 8 minutes.
  • Allow cookies to finish cooling completely on baking sheet before removing. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cookie, Calories 101 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 54 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 10 g

SOFT TRIED 'N' TRUE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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When I want to offer friend and family soft and chewy peanut butter cookies, this is the recipe I turn to. Use either creamy or crunchy peanut butter with delicious results. These are the best soft peanut butter cookies, and my family can't get enough. -Emma Lee Granger, La Pine, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon water
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and water. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Drop by tablespoons 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SUPER-EASY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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When we need cookies in a snap, this is our best go-to recipe - easy, fast and super delicious!

Provided by Kraft Peanut Butter

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     KRAFT Peanut Butter

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup KRAFT Smooth Peanut Butter
½ cup white sugar
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Mix all ingredients with large spoon until well blended.
  • Roll into 24 balls; place, 4 inches apart, on baking sheets. Flatten with fork.
  • Bake 20 min. or until lightly browned. (Do not overbake.)
  • Cool 5 min. on baking sheets; transfer to wire racks. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 42.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

CLASSIC PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Makes great cookies!

Provided by Shirley Sadler

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs eggs
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • Cream butter, peanut butter, and sugars together in a bowl; beat in eggs.
  • In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir into butter mixture. Put dough in refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Roll dough into 1 inch balls and put on baking sheets. Flatten each ball with a fork, making a crisscross pattern. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F oven for about 10 minutes or until cookies begin to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 209.4 mg, Sugar 18.2 g

5-INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE COOKIES



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You would never guess that these tasty cookies are almost sugar free, high in protein, low carb, and gluten free. With only 5 simple ingredients you can whip these up in minutes and satisfy your peanut butter and chocolate cravings without compromising your diet! Great for low-carb, gluten-free, paleo, and keto diets!

Provided by jamjar

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 egg
¼ cup stevia sweetener (such as Truvia®)
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine peanut butter, egg, stevia sweetener, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract together with a mixer or food processor. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place 1 to 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Flatten balls with a fork.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set, about 10 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
  • Line a tray with waxed paper. Transfer cookies to tray until cooled to room temperature, about 15 minutes, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 78.6 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

FLOURLESS PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Claire Robinson's cookies only use a few ingredients but the last one, sea salt, is key as it gives them their addictive salty finish. Since the cookies are flourless, they're very tender, so let them cool awhile on the pan before moving them.

Provided by Claire Robinson

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield 18 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup natural peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and place the racks in the upper and lower third of the oven.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the peanut butter, sugar, vanilla and egg until well combined. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the mixture about 1 inch apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten the mounds with the tines of a fork, making a crosshatch pattern on the cookies. Sprinkle coarse salt on top of the cookies.
  • Bake until golden around the edges, about 10 minutes, switching the position of the sheets halfway through baking. Transfer to racks to cool. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calorie, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 12 milligrams, Sodium 164 milligrams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 12 grams

EASY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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With only four ingredients, these cookies couldn't be easier for our son, Jacob, to help whip up. He thinks it's fun helping prepare meals and snacks.-Valerie Ellsworth, Belvidere, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream peanut butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. , Shape level tablespoonfuls into balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten with a fork. Bake at 350° for 16-18 minutes or until set. Cool for 5 minutes; remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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With just three ingredients, these simple peanut butter cookies will delight kids and grown-ups alike - and they're gluten-free, too

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 27m

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

200g peanut butter (crunchy or smooth is fine)
175g golden caster sugar
¼ tsp fine table salt
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and line 2 large baking trays with baking parchment.
  • Measure the peanut butter and sugar into a bowl. Add ¼ tsp fine table salt and mix well with a wooden spoon. Add the egg and mix again until the mixture forms a dough.
  • Break off cherry tomato sized chunks of dough and place, well spaced apart, on the trays. Press the cookies down with the back of a fork to squash them a little. The cookies can now be frozen for 2 months, cook from frozen adding an extra min or 2 to the cooking time.
  • Bake for 12 mins, until golden around the edges and paler in the centre. Cool on the trays for 10 mins, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely. Store in a cookie jar for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 0.5 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

EASY FLOURLESS PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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This recipe is from a 1999 Gourmet magazine that I've added to. It's a bit different than other PB cookie recipes here. These crispy and peanutty cookies never last long anywhere I've taken them.

Provided by kavanaugh

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 9 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup peanut butter (regular or reduced fat works, as does creamy or crunchy, do not use other types)
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Cream together peanut butter and sugar.
  • Beat in remaining ingredients.
  • Shape into quarter-sized balls. Place on greased cookie sheet and flatten with fork. (They spread.)
  • Bake 10-11 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Cool 2 minutes before removing to cooling racks.
  • Option: stir in 1/2 cup finely crushed unsalted peanuts to dough before baking. Makes 4 dozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.9, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 20.7, Sodium 279.6, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 24.9, Protein 7.9

THREE INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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This recipe has just 3 ingredients. It's fast, easy and the cookies are wonderful! It's great for kids that are just learning to bake.

Provided by Francie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine the peanut butter, white sugar and egg. Mix until smooth.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 6 to 8 minutes. Do not overbake! These cookies are best when they are still soft and just barely brown on the bottoms.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 209 mg, Sugar 37.3 g

PEANUT BUTTER KISS COOKIES



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Deliciously simple, fast, and easy!

Provided by Sharon Baetcke

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup white sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1 egg
18 milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine sugar, peanut butter, and egg.
  • Shape into 1 inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. NOTE: If dough is too sticky, refrigerate 1/2 hour or until easy to handle.
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Remove cookies from oven. Press a chocolate kiss into the center of each warm cookie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 22.7 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 147.1 mg, Sugar 24.9 g

Tips for Making the Best Peanut Butter Cookies:

  • Use good quality peanut butter. The better the peanut butter, the better the cookies will taste. Look for a peanut butter that is made with 100% peanuts and no added sugar or salt.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies at the right temperature. The cookies should be baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until they are just set around the edges but still soft in the center.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool. If you store them before they are completely cool, they may crumble.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter cookies are a classic treat that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious batch of peanut butter cookies that are perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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