Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
1%
Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies
20 min.
20
120kcal

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If you're on the hunt for a quick and delightful treat, look no further than these Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies! Perfectly suited for those with dietary restrictions, this recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP, making it a versatile choice for everyone to enjoy. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these delicious cookies in just 20 minutes, making them an ideal dessert for any occasion.

Imagine the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through your kitchen as you prepare to indulge in a sweet treat that’s not only easy to make but also packed with flavor. Each cookie is a delightful combination of rich peanut butter and sweet sugar, creating a chewy texture that melts in your mouth. At only 120 calories per cookie, you can satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt!

What’s more, this recipe offers endless possibilities for customization. Whether you prefer to add chocolate morsels, toffee bits, or even chopped peanuts, you can easily tailor these cookies to suit your taste. For a fun twist, try making half peanut butter and half chocolate-peanut butter cookies for a delightful surprise in every bite. Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy a batch of these scrumptious cookies that are sure to impress family and friends alike!

Ingredients

  • large eggs 
  • cup peanut butter 
  • cup sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Stir together 1 cup peanut butter, 1 cup sugar, 1 large egg, and 1 tsp. vanilla extract in a large bowl until combined; shape dough into 1-inch balls.
  2. Place balls 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets, and flatten gently with tines of a fork.
  3. Bake at 325 for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  4. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  5. Variations: Evenly press 1 cup of your desired addition, such as chocolate morsels, chocolate-coated toffee bits, or chopped peanuts, onto the top of prepared cookie dough on baking sheets; bake as directed.
  6. Peanut Butter-and-Chocolate Cookies: Divide peanut butter cookie dough in half. Stir 2 melted semisweet chocolate baking squares into half of dough. Shape doughs into 30 (1-inch) half peanut butter, half chocolate-peanut butter balls. Flatten gently with a spoon. Proceed as directed.

Nutrition Facts

Calories120kcal
Protein10.2%
Fat48.96%
Carbs40.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.2
Glycemic Load
7.3
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.7426087043208%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:119.66kcal
5.98%
Fat:6.86g
10.56%
Saturated Fat:1.38g
8.63%
Carbohydrates:12.88g
4.29%
Net Carbohydrates:12.26g
4.46%
Sugar:11.37g
12.63%
Cholesterol:9.3mg
3.1%
Sodium:59.01mg
2.57%
Alcohol:0.07g
100%
Alcohol %:0.34%
100%
Protein:3.22g
6.44%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.53%
Vitamin B3:1.72mg
8.59%
Vitamin E:1.2mg
8.01%
Magnesium:22.13mg
5.53%
Phosphorus:48.69mg
4.87%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.08%
Folate:12.27µg
3.07%
Copper:0.06mg
2.84%
Fiber:0.62g
2.48%
Zinc:0.36mg
2.41%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.24%
Potassium:76.7mg
2.19%
Selenium:1.36µg
1.94%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.75%
Iron:0.27mg
1.51%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.25%
Source:My Recipes