4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies (Flourless) - Career Girl Meets... (2023)

By Danielle Nieman

Moist and rich with Peanut Butter flavor, these 4-Ingredient Cookies (with no flour) are the BEST. Plus, this recipe is EASY.

This post is all about how to make 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies.

There’s nothing quite like the irresistible, fresh taste of a homemade cookie, especially 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies! Not only can they be made quickly, but you’ll also only need four ingredients, I promise.

These cookies are extra tender because they don’t call for flour and extra delicious because peanut butter naturally adds a creamy flavor that’s ADDICTING. Whether you prefer to use crunchy or smooth peanut butter, these sweet treats are gluten-free magic and can be enjoyed all year long.

If you want an insanely delectable salty finish (highly recommended), sprinkle sea salt on each one before serving. Soft, chewy, and loaded with flavor, I can’t seem to get enough of them!

Since you won’t find a peanut butter cookie like this at the grocery store, check out the easy recipe below! The baking tips listed will assist you in making this recipe the BEST.

4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Why Will Everyone LOVE This Recipe?

Because these cookies are slightly salty and sweet, the flavor combination is off-the-charts delicious! Plus, who doesn’t enjoy a tender and soft homemade cookie? The simplicity of the recipe and its flourless ingredients are also a win-win.

What Are The Basic Ingredients For Peanut Butter Cookies?

• Peanut Butter (smooth or crunchy), 1 cup. Natural peanut butter is not preferred, but you can use Skippy Natural Peanut Butter because it’s thoroughly combined and creamy.

• Sugar, 1 cup

• Large Egg, 1

• Vanilla Extract, 1 teaspoon

• Coarse Sea Salt – is an OPTIONAL ingredient that adds a salty finish if sprinkled on each warm cookie.

Equipment Needed:

• Measuring Cups and Spoons

• Mixing Bowl

• Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer

• Baking Sheet

• Parchment Paper

• Cookie Scoop – equivalent to 1.5 tablespoons (OPTIONAL but helpful).

• Cooling Rack

• Oven

What Is The Secret To Soft And Chewy Cookies?

Since this 4-Ingredient recipe is flourless, the cookies are naturally extra tender. It’s also essential to allow them to cool and set up on the hot sheet after they’ve baked so they don’t crumble. A ten-minute baking time at 350 degrees F for this recipe will usually result in soft and chewy cookies.

How To Make Easy 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies, Step-By-Step

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2: Add the peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to a bowl and mix until the ingredients are thoroughly combined. The batter will be crumbly.

Step 3: Take about 1.5 tablespoons of cookie dough (use a cookie scoop for accuracy) and form it into a 1-inch ball by rolling with your hands. You should get approximately 20 balls, aka cookies.

Step 4: Place each ball onto the lined baking sheet one inch apart.

Step 5: With the tines of a fork, slightly flatten each cookie ball, making a criss-cross pattern.

Step 6: Bake at 350 degrees F for approximately ten minutes.

Step 7: Allow the tender cookies to cool on the hot baking sheet for a bit before transferring them to a cookie rack. You’ll know they’re ready to be moved once you can lift the cookie without it wanting to crumble apart.

Optional Step: While the cookies are still warm, sprinkle the tops with coarse sea salt.

FAQs For 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

How Do You Keep Peanut Butter Cookies From Falling Apart?

Because these flourless cookies are tender, they can easily fall apart. Be sure to let them cool for a bit on the hot baking sheet before removing them to a wire rack.

Are These Peanut Butter Cookies Healthy?

Even though these cookies contain no flour, they should still be eaten in moderation.

How Can I Make Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies?

You can omit the vanilla extract ingredient for three-ingredient peanut butter cookies. It’s up to you!

Can You Use Natural Peanut Butter?

It’s not recommended to use natural peanut butter for this recipe. I did, however, use natural Skippy peanut butter, but it’s thoroughly combined and creamy, so it worked perfectly.

How Do You Make These Easy Peanut Butter Cookies With Brown Sugar?

Just replace the white sugar ingredient with brown sugar.

Can This Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe Be Frozen?

Yes! You can bake the cookies and freeze them in an airtight container or Ziploc bag for up to three months. You could also freeze the dough by making the cookies into balls and placing them on a baking sheet to freeze. Once frozen, you can transfer the cookie balls to a Ziploc bag. Defrost the cookie balls the night before. The next day you can make the crisis cross pattern on each one and follow the baking time listed.

How Should I Store These Cookies?

You can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. You do not have to keep them in the refrigerator.

Could I Make These 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Without The Egg?

Yes! You’ll need to make a flax egg using one tablespoon of flaxseed meal and three tablespoons of water. Stir and let it sit for about five minutes to thicken. You will then use this in place of the large egg.

How Long Do 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Last?

Since this recipe only yields about 20 cookies, they probably won’t last long!

Are These Cookies Gluten-Free?

Yes! These cookies are gluten-free because they are flourless.

Can I Add Chocolate Chips To These Cookies?

You could add chocolate chips on top of each cookie if you’d like.

Final Thoughts On Easy 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

I hope this recipe has inspired you to try these (flourless) peanut butter cookies! They’re tender, delicious, and so easy to make.

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