Sandra This Magical Peanut Butter Cookies recipe is an easy and chewy recipe, which is made with creamy peanut butter and sugar. It’s a straightforward and naturally gluten-free recipe, ready in about 20 minutes.
Magical Peanut Butter Cookies Ingredients
A simple, 4-ingredient list for the easiest cookies ever.
- 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar, plus more for the fork
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
How To Make Magical Peanut Butter Cookies
A step-by-step guide to these wonderfully simple and chewy cookies.
- Prep Oven and Mix Dough: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a large baking sheet. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Stir well with a spoon until a uniform, soft dough forms.
- Roll and Press Cookies: Roll the dough into balls about the size of walnuts. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them. Dip a fork in a small bowl of sugar to prevent sticking, then gently press down on each ball to create a criss-cross design.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for 12 minutes. The cookies will be very soft. Let them cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes to firm up before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Recipe Tips
For perfect, chewy flourless peanut butter cookies every time.
- How to prevent the cookies from being too crumbly? The number one secret is to not overbake them. These cookies will look very soft and underdone when they come out of the oven. This is normal. They will set and firm up as they cool on the baking sheet, which is what gives them their signature chewy texture.
- Can I use natural peanut butter? It’s best to use a conventional, processed creamy peanut butter (like Jif or Skippy) for this recipe. Natural peanut butters, where the oil separates, can cause the cookies to be greasy and spread too much.
- Why are these cookies “magical”? The magic is that they contain absolutely no flour! It’s a surprisingly simple, 4-ingredient recipe that results in a perfectly chewy, flavorful peanut butter cookie.
- How to get the perfect criss-cross pattern? Dipping your fork in a small bowl of granulated sugar before you press each cookie is the key. This prevents the sticky dough from clinging to the fork tines and creates a clean, classic pattern.
What To Serve With Magical Peanut Butter Cookies
The perfect accompaniment for this classic, comforting cookie.
These soft and chewy peanut butter cookies are a perfect treat on their own. They are a classic pairing with:
- A tall, cold glass of milk
- A hot cup of coffee or tea
- A scoop of chocolate ice cream to make a cookie sandwich
How To Store Magical Peanut Butter Cookies
Keeping your cookies soft and fresh.
- Room Temperature: Once completely cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay soft and chewy for up to a week.
Magical Peanut Butter Cookies Nutrition Facts
An estimated guide per cookie.
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Fat: 7 g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Yes! Because this recipe contains no flour, it is naturally gluten-free. It’s a perfect and easy treat for those with gluten sensitivities.
Absolutely! You can stir in about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of chocolate chips or peanut butter chips into the dough at the end for an extra decadent version.
This usually happens when using a natural-style peanut butter that has a lot of oil separation. Using a standard, no-stir commercial peanut butter provides the right consistency and stability for these cookies to hold their shape.
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Paula Deen Magical Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Description
Magical 4-ingredient, flourless peanut butter cookies that are incredibly easy to make, naturally gluten-free, and have a wonderfully soft and chewy texture.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Use a fork dipped in sugar to press a criss-cross pattern onto each cookie.
- Bake for 12 minutes. The cookies will be very soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes to set before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- It is crucial not to over-bake these cookies to maintain their soft and chewy texture. They will firm up as they cool.
- Using a conventional, no-stir peanut butter (like Jif or Skippy) works best and prevents the cookies from spreading too much.
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free, making them a great treat for everyone.
- For a fun twist, stir in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips or press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each warm cookie.
