Peanut Butter Cookies (4 Ingredients!) 🍪🥜✨
No mixer, no stress—just four simple ingredients for chewy, nutty cookies that are ready in minutes. Perfect for a quick snack or a sweet treat with coffee.
Ingredients 🛒
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- ¾ cup sugar (white or brown)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup flour
Steps 👩🍳
- Preheat: Heat oven to 180°C / 350°F. Line baking tray with parchment paper.
- Mix: In a bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, egg, and flour until smooth.
- Shape: Scoop small balls of dough and place on tray.
- Flatten: Press gently with a fork to create a criss-cross pattern.
- Bake: Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool: Let cookies rest 5 minutes—they firm up as they cool.
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Dip half in melted chocolate or sprinkle with sea salt flakes.
- Variation: Swap sugar for coconut sugar or add mini chocolate chips.
- Serving idea: Pair with a glass of cold milk or warm coffee.
Details
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Bake Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: ~20 minutes
- Kcal: ~140 per cookie
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Peanut Butter Cookies—4 ingredients, no mixer, pure nutty bliss 🍪🥜✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you keep them classic or dip in chocolate?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next quick bake.” • “Tag a friend who loves peanut butter.” • “Simple, chewy, nutty comfort.”