Quick Peanut Butter Cookies with Crisscross Pattern
No-fuss peanut butter cookies made with just three ingredients: peanut butter, sugar, and egg. Drop onto sprayed baking sheets, press with a fork to create the signature crisscross, then bake until lightly browned. Ready in under 30 minutes from start to finish.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup granulated sugarhoney or maple syrup0.75:1natural sweeteners
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- 1 egg
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2
Spray two baking sheets with cooking spray.
- 3
Stir together peanut butter, sugar, and egg in a medium bowl until well blended.
- 4
Drop mixture by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets.
- 5
Using a fork, press each cookie to create a crisscross pattern on top.
- 6
Bake until lightly browned, rotating pans halfway through.
- 7
Let stand on baking sheets for 1 minute.
- 8
Transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
Tips
Rotating pans halfway through ensures even browning on all cookies.
Good to Know
Airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Dough can be refrigerated up to 2 days; bake fresh when needed.
Serve at room temperature with milk or coffee.
Common Mistakes
Do not overbake to avoid dry, crumbly cookies; 12-14 minutes produces the right texture.
Do not skip the halfway pan rotation to avoid uneven browning.
Do not press cookies too hard with fork to avoid flattening them excessively.
Substitutions
Vegan Options
General Alternatives
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