Peanut butter cookies ~ with 4 ingredients

Peanut Butter Cookies

I’d mentioned that I won a copy of Abby Dodge’s cookbook, Desserts 4 Today, which is an entire book dedicated to making delicious desserts with just 4 ingredients.  I’m telling you, this book is a must-have.  Most importantly, the desserts are delicious.  I also love that the recipes are fast and easy, and even though I’m only using 4 ingredients, I’ve been pleased with how much each recipe yields.

These cookies are rich and peanutty, and were a huge hit with the kids.  Though they were kinda sticky going from spoon to baking sheet, they baked up perfectly and are just great alongside a cold glass of milk.

{one year ago:  broccoli salad}

Recipe:  Peanut Butter Cookies

(from Desserts 4 Today)

3/4 c. peanut butter, smooth or crunchy

3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature

2/3 c. granulated sugar

1 large egg

Heat the oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silpat sheet.

Beat the peanut butter, butter, and sugar in a medium bowl on low speed until blended, about 1 minute.  Add the egg.  Beat on medium-low speed just until blended, about 1 more minute.

Drop by tablespoonful onto prepared cookie sheet.  Bake 12-14 minutes, until lightly browned around edges.  Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.  Top with chocolate drizzle, if desired.

(To make chocolate drizzle, melt 1/3 c. chocolate chips with 1 1/4 tsp. vegetable oil at 30 second intervals in the microwave on low power.  Stir every 30 seconds until melted and smooth.)

Makes 20 cookies.

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