4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Make the Dough

Add the peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to a mixing bowl.

Stir until everything is completely combined and a soft cookie dough forms.

Step 3: Shape the Cookies

Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough for each cookie.

Roll into balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4: Make the Classic Pattern

Use a fork to gently press each dough ball into a crisscross pattern.

Don’t flatten the cookies too much.

Step 5: Bake

Bake for 9–11 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers still look slightly soft.

Do not overbake.

Step 6: Cool

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.

Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

They will firm up as they cool while staying deliciously chewy inside.