Okay, so, I’ve been seeing these super simple peanut butter cookie recipes all over the internet lately. You know, the ones that claim you only need like, four ingredients? I was skeptical, but also really curious. Plus, I had a jar of peanut butter that was just begging to be used. So, I decided to give it a shot.
First things first, I grabbed my ingredients. It was almost too easy, just peanut butter, sugar, an egg, and a bit of vanilla extract. I felt like I was missing something, but the recipes all said this was it.
- Peanut Butter: I used about a cup of the creamy kind.
- Sugar: Same amount as the peanut butter, a cup. I just used regular white sugar.
- Egg: Just one large egg.
- Vanilla Extract: A teaspoon of this stuff.
I dumped all of this into a big bowl and started mixing. It was kinda weird at first, just this goopy mess of peanut butter and sugar. But, as I kept mixing, and I mean, I really had to use some elbow grease here, it started to come together into a dough. It was a pretty thick dough, not like the usual cookie dough I’m used to.
Once it was all mixed, I started scooping out little balls of dough and placing them on a baking sheet. I didn’t even bother to grease the sheet, which felt wrong, but I went with it. Then, I took a fork and did that classic crisscross pattern on top of each cookie. It felt nostalgic, you know? Like when I was a kid.
The oven was preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. I popped the cookies in and set a timer for about 8-10 minutes. I kept a close eye on them because I really didn’t know what to expect. They didn’t spread out much, which was interesting. They just kinda puffed up a little.
When they were done, I let them cool for a bit, which was the hardest part because they smelled amazing. And let me tell you, these cookies were surprisingly good! They were soft, a little chewy, and packed with peanut butter flavor. I couldn’t believe that something so simple could taste so good. It was a bit of a revelation. If you want to try it, you can get started. This was my experience.
