Peanut Butter Cookies for 2

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Peanut Butter Cookies for 2

This Peanut Butter Cookies for 2 recipe is the perfect way to satisfy that sweet tooth craving. 2 soft, chewy cookies in just 15 minutes!

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Prep Time5

Cook Time11

Total Time16

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: peanut butter cookies for 2, Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Servings: cookies

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter room temperature
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (such as Skippy or Jif - see note)
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 large egg yolk (just the yolk!)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
granulated sugar for rolling

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, and brown sugar in a small bowl.
Add egg yolk and vanilla extract and mix well.
Add flour, salt, and baking soda. Use a rubber spatula to fold everything together until smooth and no streaks of flour remain.
Use a 1.5-ounce cookie scoop to scoop out two large portions. Knead together with your hands until each portion is smooth with no cracks.
Roll the cookie dough balls in some granulated sugar.
Place on the prepared baking sheet two inches apart.
Gently press down with the back of a fork and then press again from the opposite direction, to form a criss-cross pattern on top.
Bake for 11 minutes or until the cookies have puffed up and are set on the edges but are still slightly gooey in the middle.
Allow to cool completely before eating! Enjoy!

Notes

Avoid natural peanut butters - they contain too much oil and cause the cookies to spread. Also make sure to follow the recipe EXACTLY. Single serve recipes are not very forgiving. Tips, storage, and air fryer directions are included in the article.

Air Fryer option. These peanut butter cookies can also be made in the air fryer. Just follow the directions as usual, using the exact ingredient amounts. The only change is to cut the bake time in half. (NOTE: all air fryers run differently. Adjust accordingly.)

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