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Easy 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Easy 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

These simple flourless peanut butter cookies use four everyday ingredients and bake into tender, crisscross-patterned treats with crisp edges and soft centers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup Granulated white sugar
  • 1 Large egg
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the peanut butter, sugar, egg, and baking soda until the dough is smooth and evenly combined.
  3. Scoop the dough into roughly 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Flatten each dough ball with the tines of a fork, making the familiar crisscross pattern.
  5. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are set while the centers still look slightly soft.
  6. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes

Do not overbake. Regular commercial peanut butter usually gives the most consistent texture. If using natural peanut butter, stir it thoroughly first; if the dough is unusually sticky, chill it for 15–30 minutes before shaping.