Super Easy Peanut Butter Cookies

4.80 (117)
⏱ 20 mins 🍽 ['24', '24 cookies'] 🌶 american 🏷 Dessert

This straightforward recipe yields delicious peanut butter cookies using only smooth peanut butter, white sugar, and a single egg. Ideal for holiday baking or creating homemade gifts, the method involves minimal preparation and a short bake time. The result is a batch of 24 classic cookies with a criss-cross pattern and a lovely, lightly browned finish.

Super Easy Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup KRAFT Smooth Peanut Butter
  • 0.5 cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg

Method

  1. Set your oven to heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Combine the peanut butter, sugar, and egg in a large mixing bowl, stirring until the mixture is fully incorporated.
  3. Shape the dough into 24 balls and arrange them 4 inches apart on baking sheets without greasing. Press down on each ball using a fork to flatten.
  4. Place in the heated oven and bake for about 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges show a light golden colour. Avoid overbaking. Let them rest on the sheets for 5 minutes before moving to wire racks for complete cooling.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories79 kcal
Fat6 g
Sugars5 g
Protein2 g
Sodium43 mg

Recipe details

CategoryDessert
Cuisineamerican
AuthorKraft Peanut Butter