Soft peanut butter cookies on cookie sheet
Yield: About 20 Cookies

Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes

This peanut butter cookie recipe creates the best soft peanut butter cookies with only 5 ingredients needed. This easy recipe is naturally gluten free and can be made from start to finish in under 20 minutes.  

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (9.2 oz, 266 gr) creamy peanut butter (or other nut butter of choice)
  • 1 cup (8 oz, 227 gr) dark brown sugar, lightly packed (light brown sugar can be substituted)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 3 TBSP (0.8 oz, 22 gr) cornstarch
  • 1 large egg
  • granulated sugar for rolling, optional

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 350F (177 C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Mix: In a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer, beat the peanut butter and brown sugar on medium speed for 1 minute. Add the rest of the ingredients into the bowl and mix until combined.
  3. Shape: Scoop out about 2 TBSP of dough per cookie. Roll into a ball and roll in granulated sugar, if desired. Divide the cookies evenly between the two baking sheets and use a fork to press into the cookies to flatten and create a pattern on top.
  4. Bake at 350F (177 C) for 8 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before removing them. They need time to set to hold their shape.
  5. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Nutrition Information:


Amount Per Serving: Calories: 108