Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies
- MAKES
- 30 (2.5 dozen)
- COOK TIME
- 15 Min
These flourless cookies taste great and bake in just fifteen minutes, making them the perfect cookie recipe for any occasion! We just know that your whole gang is gonna go nuts over our Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies!
What You'll Need
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
What to Do
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, stir together all ingredients until combined. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten gently in a crisscross pattern with tines of a fork.
- Bake 15 minutes or until golden. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Notes
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You are not reading this wrong, there is NO flour in this recipe! Enjoy!
- Good news! This dough freezes well, so you can keep a batch on hand to bake whenever a cravin' strikes.
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 30
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 79
- Calories from Fat 40
- Total Fat 4.5g 7 %
- Saturated Fat 1.0g 5 %
- Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
- Protein 2.4g 5 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 6.2mg 2 %
- Sodium 42mg 2 %
- Total Carbohydrates 8.4g 3 %
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2 %
- Sugars 7.5g 0 %
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maryconway3 701738 5
Mar 04, 2016
Can you substitute Almond Butter for peanut butter? Would any of the other ingredients then change with this substitution ?
Test Kitchen Team
Mar 07, 2016
Hello - Unfortunately, we have not tried this substitution, and we're not sure if the consistency would be the same. If you do give it a try, please let us know how it turns out!
gideon1936 2506353
Jul 30, 2015
Could you please give me the nutritional value of these cookies. Thanks
Test Kitchen Team
Jul 31, 2015
Hi there! - While we do not have nutritional information available for our recipes yet, you can easily input these ingredients into a nutritional calculator (like myfitnesspal.com) to get this information. In the meantime, we'll continue working as quickly as possible to get this information available to you on our site. Thank you!
jmmellis 5091030
Oct 13, 2015
Per cookie 79 calories, 8g carbs, 4g fat, 2g protein, 42g salt, 8g sugar
jerrirae2 7222368
Jul 25, 2015
These cookies are so easy and really great. They stay well in a zip-bag for at least a week or more. I say make them, you won't be disappointed....
sunshine2574 10511 77
Jul 07, 2015
Soooooo good! I actually adjusted slightly...I'm ok to have honey, but not sugar, so I swapped 1/4 honey instead of full cup of sugar and they turned out great! Thanks for sharing! Yum!
Vonnie Wilford
Oct 23, 2014
Good, and easy! I baked about 17 min. because we like them crispy.
Sewing Grandma
Sep 21, 2014
I've made these cookies for the last 40 years and they are wonderful tasting and so easy. I normally make the recipe times 4 or 5 so we have lots of them. My boys request these yearly for their birthdays and any other occasion they can thing of. My younger son is in the military and I would ship these to him monthly during his deployments. They always came through wonderfully and still tasted fresh. His fellow soldiers always enjoyed them also! We highly recommend this recipe.
missd
Aug 21, 2014
So easy and delicious!! I use extra crunchy peanut butter and put a Hershey kiss gently pressed on top of each cookie when removed from oven and still hot.
fclaporta 4450393
Nov 09, 2013
I love these. I use crunchy peanut butter or add chopped nuts if using smooth. II decrease the sugar to about 3/4 cup and use 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.
laura70
Nov 09, 2013
LOVE this recipe. The best peanut butter cookies I've ever tasted. So easy too. And no flour imagine that!
jclayton4 5307475
Nov 09, 2013
I make these all the time but I put a mini peanut butter cup in the center of each one when I take them out of the oven, wait a minute or so and spread the chocolate around on the top. Everybody loves them!
bigbrother821 8171 407
Sep 13, 2013
can i use splenda instead of sugar
tracyjproctor 6824 535
Nov 30, 2013
I was just looking for this recipe and couldn't find mine The easiest and tastiest And I have tried splenda before because I have a diabetic son The cookies just crumbled They looked great but didn't hold together Now I have noticed they have granulated splenda so that might make a difference But without the flour he can have some cookies with regular sugar if we watch the carbs This is a great cookie but the splenda that I used said cup for cup like regular sugar and great for baking but the cookies were a big disappointment because on the pan they looked great but when my son and I went to remove them they just crumbled to pieces So I haven't used splenda in baking since But as I mentioned I have seen a granulated splenda that might make a difference in the texture Good luck and let us…Read More know if it works for you
Diane D McCormick
Jul 04, 2013
"Easiest" is the word for me! These are wonderful AND you can double the recipe, have some on hand for now and after freezing, have some for later! Great recipe & it tastes wonderful too!
hjd33 0500260
Mar 03, 2013
I use 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2cup brown sugar, I also add 1 cup chopped walnuts, for that crunchy tast, I top off with chocolate chips on ea cookie before baking, very good
drozdibob 7537844
Feb 10, 2013
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Feb 11, 2013
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housecleaning04ear l 1762858
Nov 10, 2012
This is a great recipe got it off of the food network 5 ingredient fix show. I made them for my family they loved them and they are requested alot I make them alot. they are easy and fast and taste wonderful. Once you make these you will not want to use the flour recipe again. I swapped it up with my family and they could tell the difference. this recipe is preferred.
meatandtaters
Oct 29, 2012
My recipe doesn't call for vanilla extract and they're still very good.
etonna 6563054
Oct 22, 2012
I was astonished that cookies could be made without flour and shortening. They were great. I will make them often.
joycepjones 176738 7
Oct 15, 2012
I received this recipe from a friend from Michigan 45 years ago while we were stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, we have been making them ever since, have passed it on to my daughter-in-law and daughter, it's our stand by Peanut Butter Cookie, first time I have ever seen it printed though.
xlsmftx 1025107
Oct 14, 2012
I remember making this as a child in the Girl Scouts, only we called them "Cuppa Cuppa Egg" cookies. None of us never needed to remember a recipe, it's all in the title. "cuppa" peanut butter, "cuppa" sugar, and an "egg." As I became an adult, I discovered that a bit of vanilla helps. I'm glad you did too! p.s. I was a girl scout over 40 years ago. This is a very old recipe. Nothing new about it. Everyone just needs to calm themselves down and try the recipe. It is written correctly.
gayeoscarborough 9 926408
Oct 13, 2012
Very good and easy cookie. Little Kids & Big Kids will devour them. The egg helps them to rise and really no need for flour, our son can't eat gluten and these are great for him. Make extra and roll the extra into walnut size and then into granulated sugar put in plastic bag and freeze, sugar keeps them from sticking together and you can thaw them quicker. Ummmm Good!!
2ardens 4056855
Oct 13, 2012
I have used this recipe many times, however used Splenda sugar-substitute at 1 1/2 cups. They really are wonderful for those watching sugar intake. Sugar free except for the sugar in the peanut butter. WONDERFUL
Waco chocolate
Oct 13, 2012
These were so easy and so-o-o-o good. I put M & M's in the center when they came out of the oven.
S48tal 8171427
Sep 29, 2012
Thanks again "Mr. Food"! This was a recipe I almost forgot about; it is real easy and 'yummy'! I have some friends who cannot have 'glutens' so this is a 'tasty blessing'! As a suggestion; mix ingredients, then make into ball-form and bake, while still hot from the oven (slightly) push a 'chocolate kiss' in the center. My grandkids love these! Once again, "THANK YOU" for all your tasty recipes, and ideas. Sincerely, ( little ole' cook in Ohio ) Sherry
jobrant 6641549
Sep 27, 2012
I used extra peanuts,and you do not need flour.I was doubtful the first time,but they are a big hit at our house.
gymmom0920 0265144
Sep 26, 2012
These are great cookies. We use chunky, natural, no sugar added PB to make them less sweet. Great gluten free recipe!
soloman
Sep 26, 2012
I like the simple ingredients and freeze it? h-m-m how long would it take to thaw the dough at room temperature? I was dropping cookies in no time and I am an amateur man. I like it!
housecleaning04ear l 1762858
Nov 10, 2012
I'm not sure about the dough but you can make the cookies then cover with a little sugar and freeze. then you can take out just the amount you need at the time.
marge 2235733
Sep 26, 2012
I make these all the time but I add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips. We love these cookies!!
NBS
Sep 26, 2012
Yes, these are made without any flour! My other recipe has a tsp. of baking soda, but the cookies come out fine without any flour.
bdollcutey
Sep 26, 2012
I think someone has a terrible memory to think that a cookie of any kind can be made without flour in it???Send me the answer asap..so I can try it with the correct amt. of flour,,and baking soda or???
cardscrapper 10870 85
Sep 26, 2012
Honestly, there is NO flour in this cookie and it is by far the most flavorful peanut butter cookie you could ever eat! Pure peanut butter taste and so simple. Make up a triple batch and freeze part of it. You will NOT regret it! Give it a try! I was so surprised at how wonderfully peanut buttery these are!
housecleaning04ear l 1762858
Nov 10, 2012
I promise you I thought the same thing but it works and tase great easy to make a fast desert or snack if you looking for something quick.
shawnrobert66 7272 436
Dec 22, 2011
remember this recipe from tv over 20 years ago still using it all the time
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