Who doesn’t love a freshly baked cookie? The warm, gooey goodness that melts in your mouth is hard to resist. What if I told you that you can whip up a batch of delicious peanut butter cookies with just five simple ingredients? Yes, you heard it right! These 5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are the epitome of baking simplicity and pure delight.

I recently stumbled upon a similar recipe on Pinterest, courtesy of Laura Lea Balanced, which you can find [HERE]. While I’ve added my unique touches to it, I couldn’t resist sharing just how incredible these cookies turned out.

By the way, if you haven’t explored Laura Lea’s website or her book, you absolutely must! Also, don’t forget to check out her mouthwatering Instagram @lauraleabalanced for the latest and greatest in her delectable recipe creations. As a certified Holistic Nutritionist, her dishes are both incredibly healthy and undeniably delicious! 😋

5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Only 5 ingredients stand between you and the world's easiest peanut butter cookies!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Course Dessert

Servings 8

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.

Keyword peanut butter cookies

I make these peanut butter cookies about every other week because they are one of our favorite little treats and now that I am pregnant anything with peanut butter for me right now is just heavenly!

If you love these you’ll also love this keto-friendly gluten-free almond flour cookie recipe.