Searching for the Best Peanut Butter Cookies? You just found them! These classic, nostalgic cookies are about to take your taste buds on a nutty adventure… in the best way possible! Plus, with just 4 ingredients, they’re ridiculously easy to make. So go ahead and give in to your cookie cravings when you indulge in some chewy, soft peanut butter perfection!

Stack of soft peanut butter cookies on stand.

Best Peanut Butter Cookies

Trust me, these hand held temptations are going to tempt every last one of your peanut butter loving taste buds!

Christina writes: "My go to homemade peanut butter cookie recipe!"

With just 4 ingredients… you’ve got absolute peanut butter heaven! Plus, you won’t need to be fussing with any butter… or even flour for that matter. And although it may seem a bit odd at first, the whole ‘no flour’ thing is just something you’ve got to trust me on.

Believe me, these cookies are beyond A-MAZ-ING!

They’re even gluten-free, so you can serve them up to everyone!

Seriously, when you’ve got the chewiest peanut butter cookies lurking about… you’re sure to crush every last cookie monster craving in your home!

And with how fast these cookies disappear… all you’ll have left are a few cookie crumbs here and there. These cookies really are THAT popular!

Just like when you make these Chewy Ginger Cookies, this old-fashioned Easy Sugar Cookie Recipe, and of course this giant, family-sized Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie, too!

So are you ready to bake up a batch of the best peanut butter cookies ever?

Here’s what you’ll need…

Ingredients including vanilla, egg, and peanut butter.

What are Peanut Butter Cookies Made Of?

You’ll just need 4 simple ingredients to make the best peanut butter cookies…

Creamy Peanut Butter (store bought or use this creamy Homemade Peanut Butter)
Sugar
Vanilla Extract
and an Egg

Trust me, easy cookie recipes with few ingredients and minimal prep like this are your hot ticket to household fame!

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Why Do Peanut Butter Cookies Have Fork Marks?

As you’re stirring your peanut butter cookie dough, you’ll notice how thick and dense it is.

That’s why after you form the dough into balls, you’ll want to flatten out each cookie so they cook evenly.

Using a fork is a simple way to flatten a cookie, and this method creates such a fun pattern on top!

How to Make Peanut Butter Cookies Without Flour

Making these old fashioned chewy peanut butter cookies without flour is such a cinch!

Here’s what you’ll do…

1. Start by stirring together your ingredients in a mixing bowl.

2. Then transfer the dough to the fridge to chill.

3. Once your dough has chilled, form the chilled dough into cookie dough balls, and flatten/crease in a criss cross pattern with a fork.

4. Bake your cookies per the instructions in the recipe card below.

5. Once done, allow them to cool on wire racks, and ENJOY!

Of course with quick and easy dessert recipes like these 4 ingredient peanut butter cookies, one batch is rarely enough. So repeat these steps as necessary… until every last cookie craving has been satisfied! 🙂

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Peanut Butter M&M Cookies stacked on a plate.

Want to change things up a bit? Go for it!

There are so many different ways you can fashion that marvelous mound of peanut butter cookie dough. To start, you can make some Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies by adding your favorite jam or jelly to the mix.

Then, you can also make this Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cookie or these Easy Peanut Butter Blossoms. The choice is yours… do you jam-pack your chewy peanut butter cookies with Hershey’s Kisses or Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups? Talk about a conundrum of delicious choices!

Speaking of choices, I have two more peanut butter cookie variations that I know you’re gonna love…

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies: Top your cookies with chocolate chips immediately after removing from oven
Peanut Butter M&M Cookies: Stir in 3 oz. of M&M Mini’s to your peanut butter cookie dough.

Storage Tips

After baked, these chewy peanut butter cookies will last well at room temperature. You can store them covered in an airtight container, for up to 3 days. That makes these ideal make-ahead Christmas Cookies!

Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about making the best peanut butter cookies recipe…

Jennifer writes: “THE BEST PB cookies!!!”

Katie writes: “Easy peasy.”

Beatriz writes: “Delicious soft peanut butter cookies and easy to make!”

Joline writes: “Mmmmm….so good!!”

Elaine writes: “Best cookies ever!”

Cheryl writes: “Easy to make and oh so good!”

Amanda writes: “I probably also ate about 3 cookies from the dough 🙂 “

Lily writes: “I made these – they were amazing”

Tabitha writes: “Thank you! This is a great recipe – I really had my doubts that this was going to make a dough and actually become a cookie with just the four ingredients but it was so good. They went so quick.”

Stack of soft and chewy peanut butter cookies on stand.

Aletha writes: “Made these for a snow day – I added a handful of oatmeal – came out amazing!”

Sue writes: “I’ve made these several times over the years…so simple and delicious. They sure are good and easy…I started making them with my preschool classes for an easy, basic cooking/math lesson for them.”

Marina writes: “I love this recipe I added some pecan nuts”

Erin writes: “These are dangerously easy to make! And so yummy! Just as good with Splenda too, for those that need less sugar.”

Katie writes: “I added some chocolate chips and they’re amazing”

Nancy writes: “I put some marshmallows in them for fluffernutters.”

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Best Peanut Butter Cookies

By Heidi Miller

Searching for the Best Peanut Butter Cookies? You just found them! These classic, nostalgic cookies are about to take your taste buds on a nutty adventure… in the best way possible! Plus, with just 4 ingredients, they're ridiculously easy to make. So go ahead and give in to your cookie cravings when you indulge in some chewy, soft peanut butter perfection!

Servings:

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 13

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Ingredients

▢ 1 cup Jif Creamy Peanut Butter OR this Homemade Peanut Butter Recipe
▢ 1 cup Sugar
▢ 1 Egg
▢ 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

Gather your ingredients.
Mix all ingredients together by spoon in medium sized mixing bowl. Stir well.
Place dough in fridge, and refrigerate dough for 45 minutes.
After 45 minutes, roll dough into small balls, and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.
Use fork to gently press down on top of each cookie ball… once each way to make a criss-cross pattern.
Bake at 350 degrees for 8 – 10 minutes, or until done. ENJOY!! So simple and SO delish!

Notes

Variations:

Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies: Top your cookies with chocolate chips immediately after removing from oven
Peanut Butter M&M Cookies: Stir in 3 oz. of M&M Mini’s to your peanut butter cookie dough.

Storage Tips: After baked, these cookies will last well at room temperature. You can store them covered in an airtight container, for up to 3 days. That makes these ideal make-ahead Christmas Cookies!

FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.