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5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Modified: May 13, 2024 · Published Apr 9, 2018 · by Jacqueline Piper · Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links. Read our privacy policy.

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5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies – This easy cookie recipe requires only one bowl, no creaming together, no softening butter and no mixer! You just need 5 ingredients for these soft and fudgy inside peanut butter cookies!

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This recipe was created mostly by my daughter and inspired by the recipe on a jar of peanut butter.

We cut down the sugar and added in oats and vanilla. The result is a quick and easy batch of cookies, which is perfect for my house because we can't seem to keep cookies around!

Stacks of 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies on marble background.

The number one choice in my house is my Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. But you whip up a batch of these in no time with fewer ingredients and dishes - a total win!

Ingredients

  • peanut butter: we use store-bought creamy peanut butter for this recipe. I don't recommend natural peanut butter for this recipe because it's a bit different and I haven't tested it yet.
  • sugar: for sweetness and texture.
  • egg: for binding the ingredients together and adding structure.
  • vanilla: for flavor. Skip it if you don't have it.
  • oats: for chewiness!
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How To Make 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C).
  2. Line a large cookie sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
  3. Mix everything in a large mixing bowl until combined.
  4. Portion the dough into 12.
  5. With wet hands, roll each portion into a ball.
  6. Flatten slightly and sprinkle on a little bit of sugar if you want to.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes, or until done (ovens vary). They should start to turn brown around the edge.
  8. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes – they are really soft.
  9. Then remove to a cooling rack and serve whenever you want!
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Recipe

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5 from 1 vote

5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Author : Jacqueline Piper
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
This recipe takes only one bowl, no creaming together, no butter, no mixer, only ¼ cup sugar, and only 5 ingredients! So soft and fudgy inside – make this quick batch of a dozen peanut butter cookies!
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup quick oats
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (176℃). Line a cookie sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
  • Mix all of the ingredients in a large bowl, until well combined.
  • Form into 12 portions.
  • With wet hands, roll the portions into balls. Then flatten slightly.
  • Sprinkle sugar on top if desired.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until done (ovens vary).
  • Let cookie cool on pan for 5 minutes then move to cooling rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional information is an estimate. Values vary based on products used. Read our full Nutrition Disclaimer.

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