Miranda Lambert’s 5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through your kitchen. While store-bought cookies are convenient, creating your own at home can be a delightful experience, especially when the recipe is as simple as Miranda Lambert’s 5-ingredient peanut butter cookies. You probably have everything you need already in your pantry, making this an easy and delicious treat.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Crunchy peanut butter | 1 cup |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Large egg | 1 |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Peanut butter chips | 1 cup |
Instructions
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Prep the Mixing Bowl:
- Grab a large mixing bowl and a hand-held mixer (or just a sturdy spoon).
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Combine Ingredients:
- Add 1 cup of crunchy peanut butter, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the bowl.
- Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
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Add Peanut Butter Chips:
- Stir in 1 cup of peanut butter chips.
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Shape the Cookies:
- Roll tablespoon portions of batter into balls and place them 1 inch apart on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Flatten each ball with a fork in a cross-hatch pattern.
- Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the cookies for about 10 minutes, or until they are golden.
My Thoughts on the Cookies
As someone who dreads washing a heap of dishes, this one-bowl recipe was a lifesaver! With just a bowl, spoon, measuring cup, and measuring spoon needed, cleanup was a breeze, especially since I lined my baking sheets with parchment paper.
With only five ingredients—most already in my kitchen—I was able to whip up the batter in just 5 minutes, followed by another 5 minutes for rolling. After 15 minutes in the oven, the cookies emerged golden and fluffy, just perfect!
Taste Test
The cookies turned out delicious! Using natural crunchy peanut butter ensured that each bite was packed with peanut flavor. The addition of peanut butter chips created a beautiful blend of creaminess. The cookies had an airy texture with a crisp exterior and a tender inside—absolutely delightful!
Tips for Making Miranda Lambert’s Cookies
- Use Natural Peanut Butter: Choose one that lists only “peanuts” and “salt” as ingredients to maintain the pure peanut flavor.
- Add a Touch of Salt: If your peanut butter isn’t already salty, a pinch of kosher salt can elevate the taste. I’d recommend adding ½ teaspoon for an extra flavor boost.
- Experiment with Mixes: If you love peanut butter, consider adding some chocolate chips too! Swap ½ cup of peanut butter chips for semi-sweet chocolate morsels for a delicious twist.
Give this easy-peasy recipe a try and enjoy the warm comfort of homemade cookies in no time!