5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Super Easy Peanut Butter Cookies with Just 5 Ingredients! (No Butter Needed)
Whip up a batch of delightful peanut butter cookies with only 5 basic ingredients you likely have at home! These cookies are incredibly simple to make, incredibly delicious, and virtually foolproof. They boast a wonderful nutty flavor and a satisfyingly crisp texture. Perfect for beginners and a fantastic treat to enjoy with coffee or milk!
Ingredients- 200g all-purpose flour (cake flour recommended for a finer texture)
- 1 large egg
- 100g peanut butter (creamy or crunchy, your preference)
- 1 pinch of salt
- 30g granulated sugar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by gathering and measuring all your ingredients. It’s a good idea to sift the all-purpose flour for a lighter cookie texture. Ensure your egg is at room temperature for better incorporation.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, crack the room-temperature egg. Add the peanut butter, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Using a whisk or an electric mixer, beat these ingredients together until they are well combined and form a smooth, creamy mixture. Gradually add the sifted all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients. Mix with a spatula or your hands until just combined and a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough cookies.
Step 3
Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes. This chilling time makes the dough easier to handle. Once chilled, unwrap the dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 0.5 cm (approximately 1/4 inch) thickness. Use your favorite cookie cutters to shape the dough, or simply cut it into squares or rectangles with a knife. Place the cut-out cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are spaced slightly apart.
Step 4
Preheat your oven to 170°C (338°F). Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for approximately 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Baking times can vary depending on your oven, so keep an eye on them and adjust as needed. Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack before enjoying. You’ve just made delicious homemade peanut butter cookies!
