Best 14 Easy 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Recipes

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Peanut butter cookies are a classic treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are simple to make and only require a few basic ingredients. In this article, we will provide you with a recipe for easy 5-ingredient peanut butter cookies that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. These cookies are perfect for a quick snack or dessert and can be easily customized to your liking. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to bake up a batch of delicious peanut butter cookies!

Let's cook with our recipes!

5 INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies image

These super easy Peanut Butter Cookies are dense and chewy on the inside with a crispy cookie bite on the outside.

Provided by Shawn

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups peanut butter (such as Jiff or Skippy)
2 cups white sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and stir with a sturdy spoon, just until the dough forms.
  • Scoop the dough into 1 ½ inch dough balls and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Use the tines of a fork to gently press the cookies down, then rotate the fork 90 degrees and press down again, creating a criss-cross pattern on top.
  • Bake for 12 minutes, then let cookies cool for 2 minutes on baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely. Keep cookies stored in an air tight container to retain best texture.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 cookies, Calories 197 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 153 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 19 g

5 INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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This 5 ingredient peanut butter cookie recipe is incredibly easy to make and requires no chill time! They're practically fool proof!!

Provided by Chelsey White

Categories     Cookies

Time 14m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup light or dark brown sugar, packed (200g)
1 large egg, room temperature (56g)
1 cup peanut butter (240g)
1 tsp baking soda (6g)
1/2 cup milk or dark chocolate chips (90g)
1/4 cup chocolate chunks
1/2 tsp flakey sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F / 175 C and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat. Set aside.
  • Cream together the brown sugar and egg with a hand mixer or stand mixer at a medium speed for a minute, until well combined. If you don't have an electric mixer, give this a good whisk by hand!
  • Add the peanut butter, baking soda, and milk chocolate and mix on a low speed until the cookie dough is smooth and no clumps of brown sugar remain.
  • Scoop or roll 12 cookie dough balls (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each) and place on the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 9-10 minutes then remove from the oven. Press a few additional chocolate chips on top of the cookies and add a sprinkle of sea salt.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 17 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 13 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 323 milligrams sodium, Sugar 20 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat

5 INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE RECIPE



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These Easy Peanut Butter Cookies are full of flavor, take only 5 ingredients, and don't require chilling! They're deliciously crumbly, remarkably soft, and boast a dense flavor.

Provided by LifeMadeSimpleTeam

Categories     Dessert

Time 21m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 c natural peanut butter
3/4 c granulated sugar
1/4 c brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
pinch salt (for sprinkling on top; optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mats, set aside
  • Ina medium bowl, add the peanut butter, sugars, vanilla and egg. Mix until combined
  • Using a standard size cookie scoop, portion dough into balls. Place on baking sheet and flatten in a crisscross pattern with a fork. Sprinkle with sea salt, if desired
  • Place in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges begin to brown.Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cookie, Calories 132 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 70 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 13 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

5 INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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These Peanut Butter Cookies come together with only 5 ingredients! Get ready for the softest peanut butter cookies you've ever had! Best news ever: they're also gluten-free!

Provided by Rachel Farnsworth

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a large baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat the peanut butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together on high until creamy and smooth, 2-3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
  • Using a heaping tablespoon, spoon the dough and roll into 1 1/4-inch balls. Place on prepared cookie sheet and place approximately 2-3 inches apart. Use a fork to press the cookies down, creating a cross-hatch pattern.
  • Bake in the preheated 350 degree oven for about 8 minutes.
  • Allow cookies to finish cooling completely on baking sheet before removing. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cookie, Calories 101 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 54 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 10 g

EASY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Quick and easy peanut butter cookies made with only 5 pantry ingredients and no flour or butter! Simple, effortless, and delicious!

Provided by Amy

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup creamy full-fat peanut butter ((*see note))
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • With an electric mixer, blend together all the ingredients until combined, smooth, and thick, 2-3 minutes.
  • Using a heaping tablespoon cookie scoop, form dough into 1 1/4-inch balls with the palms of your hands.
  • Transfer to the prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart.
  • Press down with the back of a fork and then press again from the opposite direction, to form a criss-cross pattern on top.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes or until the tops are lightly brown and they are about 3 inches wide (all ovens run differently.) They will still be slightly soft if you press on them hot from the oven.
  • Remove from oven and let cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely and firm up.
  • Enjoy with a tall glass of cold milk!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 80 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FLOURLESS PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Claire Robinson's cookies only use a few ingredients but the last one, sea salt, is key as it gives them their addictive salty finish. Since the cookies are flourless, they're very tender, so let them cool awhile on the pan before moving them.

Provided by Claire Robinson

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield 18 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup natural peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and place the racks in the upper and lower third of the oven.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the peanut butter, sugar, vanilla and egg until well combined. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the mixture about 1 inch apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten the mounds with the tines of a fork, making a crosshatch pattern on the cookies. Sprinkle coarse salt on top of the cookies.
  • Bake until golden around the edges, about 10 minutes, switching the position of the sheets halfway through baking. Transfer to racks to cool. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calorie, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 12 milligrams, Sodium 164 milligrams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 12 grams

FIVE (OR MAYBE SIX) INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL COOKIES



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These make a crispy cookie and are quick to throw together on those spur of the moment cravings or when a family member says "oh by the way I'm supposed to bring a couple dozen cookies to school/work today". This makes 2 dozen cookies. Great for beginning cooks! **Updated 3/5/2010 based on the first reviews I've adjusted the name and the ingredient list to add the the option of a 6th ingredient of using chocolate chips to the mix.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 24 cookies, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 1/4 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chocolate chips (this is the optional 6th ingredient)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream peanut butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
  • Beat in egg to the creamed mixture.
  • Add oats and baking soda and mix well. Add chocolate chips in this step if using this ingredient.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto GREASED baking sheets. Flatten slightly (if you skip this you get mounds as they do not spread much).
  • Bake at 350F for 6-8 minutes then let cool completely on wire rack before storing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.9, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 115.2, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 13.7, Protein 4.8

5-INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE COOKIES



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You would never guess that these tasty cookies are almost sugar free, high in protein, low carb, and gluten free. With only 5 simple ingredients you can whip these up in minutes and satisfy your peanut butter and chocolate cravings without compromising your diet! Great for low-carb, gluten-free, paleo, and keto diets!

Provided by jamjar

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 egg
¼ cup stevia sweetener (such as Truvia®)
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine peanut butter, egg, stevia sweetener, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract together with a mixer or food processor. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place 1 to 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Flatten balls with a fork.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set, about 10 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
  • Line a tray with waxed paper. Transfer cookies to tray until cooled to room temperature, about 15 minutes, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 78.6 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

EASY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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With only four ingredients, these cookies couldn't be easier for our son, Jacob, to help whip up. He thinks it's fun helping prepare meals and snacks.-Valerie Ellsworth, Belvidere, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream peanut butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. , Shape level tablespoonfuls into balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten with a fork. Bake at 350° for 16-18 minutes or until set. Cool for 5 minutes; remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

EASY FLOURLESS PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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This recipe is from a 1999 Gourmet magazine that I've added to. It's a bit different than other PB cookie recipes here. These crispy and peanutty cookies never last long anywhere I've taken them.

Provided by kavanaugh

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 9 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup peanut butter (regular or reduced fat works, as does creamy or crunchy, do not use other types)
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Cream together peanut butter and sugar.
  • Beat in remaining ingredients.
  • Shape into quarter-sized balls. Place on greased cookie sheet and flatten with fork. (They spread.)
  • Bake 10-11 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Cool 2 minutes before removing to cooling racks.
  • Option: stir in 1/2 cup finely crushed unsalted peanuts to dough before baking. Makes 4 dozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.9, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 20.7, Sodium 279.6, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 24.9, Protein 7.9

EASY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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These light, flourless cookies, from TV chef Nikki Elkins, are made with everyday ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about a dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 large egg
1 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together peanut butter, egg, sugar, baking soda, vanilla, if using, and salt until well combined.
  • Using a 1 3/4-inch scoop, scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Using the tines of a fork, gently press down on each scoop in a crosshatch pattern. Sprinkle with sugar and transfer baking sheet to oven. Bake until slightly puffed, 11 to 12 minutes. Cookies will still be soft. Let cool for 5 minutes. Carefully transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool completely.

3-INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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This is one of my favorite cookies to make. They are the only peanut butter cookies my family will eat! Sprinkle a pinch of sugar on cookies before baking, if desired.

Provided by heather

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 22m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix peanut butter, sugar, and egg together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Roll mixture into small balls and arrange on a baking sheet; flatten each with a fork, making a criss-cross pattern.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before moving to a plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 52.3 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

5-INGREDIENT COPYCAT NUTTER BUTTER COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY



5-Ingredient Copycat Nutter Butter Cookies Recipe by Tasty image

Your favorite childhood cookie just got a 5-ingredient makeover with silky smooth peanut butter frosting sandwiched between crunchy peanut butter cookies. The best part? They come together in less than 30 minutes. This recipe also works great with almond butter.

Provided by Kelly Paige

Categories     Snacks

Time 17m

Yield 10 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup creamy peanut butter
⅔ cup maple syrup
1 cup all purpose flour
½ cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
water, as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or use a nonstick pan).
  • Make the cookies: In a large bowl, beat together the peanut butter, maple syrup, and flour with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
  • Roll the dough into ½-inch (1 ¼ cm) balls. Arrange the balls on the prepared baking sheet, placing 2 balls side-by-side for each cookie. Use a fork to create a criss-cross pattern on top of the cookies to create peanut shapes.
  • Bake the cookies for 12 minutes, or until edges are starting to turn golden brown. Let cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make the frosting: In a large bowl, whip the peanut butter and butter with an electric hand mixer until combined. Add the powdered sugar and beat until combined. Add a bit of water as needed to achieve a smooth consistency.
  • Spread a little bit of the frosting on the underside of 1 of the cookie, then sandwich with another cookie. Repeat with the remaining cookies and frosting.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 30 grams

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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With just three ingredients, these simple peanut butter cookies will delight kids and grown-ups alike - and they're gluten-free, too

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 27m

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

200g peanut butter (crunchy or smooth is fine)
175g golden caster sugar
¼ tsp fine table salt
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and line 2 large baking trays with baking parchment.
  • Measure the peanut butter and sugar into a bowl. Add ¼ tsp fine table salt and mix well with a wooden spoon. Add the egg and mix again until the mixture forms a dough.
  • Break off cherry tomato sized chunks of dough and place, well spaced apart, on the trays. Press the cookies down with the back of a fork to squash them a little. The cookies can now be frozen for 2 months, cook from frozen adding an extra min or 2 to the cooking time.
  • Bake for 12 mins, until golden around the edges and paler in the centre. Cool on the trays for 10 mins, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely. Store in a cookie jar for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 0.5 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For a chewier cookie, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • To make the cookies extra peanut buttery, use a combination of creamy and chunky peanut butter.
  • If you don't have brown sugar, you can substitute granulated sugar and add a tablespoon of molasses.
  • For a more festive cookie, roll the dough in colored sprinkles before baking.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These 5-ingredient peanut butter cookies are a quick and easy treat that everyone will love. They're perfect for bake sales, potlucks, or just a snack at home. With their simple ingredients and delicious flavor, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite.

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