If you are PB lover then you need to add this peanut butter cookie into your repertoire. Seriously. what’s better than a one bowl cookie? How about a four-ingredient, 20 minute peanut butter recipe, to include, making the cloud of marshmallow frosting to float at the center as well. And since it is flourless that makes this a gluten-free peanut butter cookie.
What the freak? The holiday cookie marathon just ended and here I am proposing cookies? Well, you’re talking to someone who sort of feels the same way about cookie baking right now, but trust me, grab your bake sheet. As I mentioned these are fast and easy but along with thatโholy bee-jezus, these were a hit. My little guy who has no sweet tooth devoured this with his buddy.
And I tend to believe kid-approved recipes are the hardest to come by, you know with all their picky-ness and such. I’m fortunate my little guy isn’t picky, but he’s doesn’t have a sweet tooth and he is the kind of kid to tell you, “Mom, your breathe smells like a dead horse”. Lovely, right? Well it is if you need an honest opinion, not so lovely when he refuses your rebuttal that the dead horse he is referring to is what adults call coffee breathe.
Now that we’ve established this has passed a five-year-old taste test, get moving and mixing. The faster you do so, the sooner you can eat.
Peanut Butter & Marshmallow Sandwich Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural peanut butter, smooth or crunchy
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Marshmallow Frosting
- 5 large egg whites
- 11/2 cup sugar
Instructions
Preparation
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line bake sheet with parchment paper.
- To make peanut butter cookie: Place all ingredients in a stand mixer bowl and mix on low. Using a cookie scoop, drop 1 1/2 tablespoon of dough on bake sheet. Flat cookie with a fork in criss-cross design. Bake cookies for about 10-12 minutes or until golden around the edges. Rest cookies on bake sheet for 2 minutes then transfer to cooling rack.
- To make marshmallow frosting: Combine egg whites and sugar in a stand mixer bowl and place it over—not on, (think bain marie style) simmering water. Heat mixture to 160 degrees F while whisking constantly. Transfer mixer bowl to stand mixer, fitted with a whisk attachment and beat on medium high speed (speed 8 on a KitchenAid stand mixer) until mixture cools, doubles in volume and forms stiff peaks; about 10-12 minutes.
- Optional: You can use marshmallow fluff, in lieu of making homemade marshmallow frosting.
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
I have a PB cookie recipe this week, too! I am sitting here editing the pics…and I see your recipe pop up. They look stellar! I looooooove PB and PB cookies, especially ones like this! You cannot beat the 4 ingredient recipe. I love it and use it all the time too!
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
PB and marshmallow were made for each other!!
Jen @ Savory Simple says
Well these sound heavenly! I could gaze at your beautiful photos for hours.
Regina @ SpecialtyCakeCreations says
Wow! I came to absolutely LOVE any and every PB treat. Hard to believe these have no flour and only 4 ingredients! This is awesome ๐
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
I love the filling in these! Yum!
Aikko @ Bake Happy says
The recipe seems so simple but it looks really good! Adding this to my must try ๐
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
PB is my favorite, love these!
vanillasugarblog says
yes! love this.
marshmallow filling perfect!
Ansley says
I’m confused- where do the 4 sticks of butter come into the filling?
Am I missing something?
Caroline @ Pass the Cocoa says
Aw, I love PBS Kids! And the peanut butter and marshmallow combination sounds so good!
Julie says
Hi.
Can’t wait to try this recipe, but maybe I’m missing something but what do I do with the butter and salt that’s called for in the marshmallow recipe?
Ashley says
Peanut butter and mallow?! Yes. I have two kidlets with a sweet two and one without. The eldest is my official taste taster and he takes his job very seriously. But if it has sugar in it most likely he’s going to give it two thumbs up so he’s pretty easy.
Katherine says
Where do the butter and salt come in for the frosting? Can’t wait to try this recipe!! Thanks!
HUGS & COOKIES XOXO says
YOU are a genius! xoxo
Andrea @ mrswebbinthekitchen says
This looks heavenly!! I want to make these for sure… But when does the butter get added to the frosting?
tracy {pale yellow} says
All of your recipes sound amazing, I’ve been pinning everything lately! Keep the deliciousness coming.
Katherine says
These look fantastic, can’t wait to make them. Would you please clarify where to incorporate the butter and salt mentioned in the frosting ingredients? Thanks!
Amanda says
We LOVE peanut butter in this house – these look amazing!
Nicole says
When do you add the butter and salt to the marshmallow frosting?
Sarah says
I’m with Nicole. When do you add the last two ingredients to the frosting, or are they not necessary? It sounds like a buttercream recipe with the butter.
marla says
As always ~ you delight and tempt me with your baked treats!! These cookies look wonderful ๐
Naomi says
Sara-Sorry, no butter or salt. That was a cut and paste mistake. The butter and salt is added when making a buttercream recipe. I’ve updated the recipe. Thanks for asking.
Naomi says
Nicole-Sorry, no butter or salt. That was a cut and paste mistake. The butter and salt is added when making a buttercream recipe. I’ve updated the recipe. Thanks for asking.
Naomi says
Katherine-Sorry, no butter or salt. That was a cut and paste mistake. The butter and salt is added when making a buttercream recipe. I’ve updated the recipe. Thanks for asking.
Naomi says
Julie-Sorry, no butter or salt. That was a cut and paste mistake. The butter and salt is added when making a buttercream recipe. I’ve updated the recipe. Thanks for asking.
Naomi says
Ansley-Sorry, no butter or salt. That was a cut and paste mistake. The butter and salt is added when making a buttercream recipe. I’ve updated the recipe. Thanks for asking.
Julie @ Table for Two says
i love how easy this is!! 1 bowl and 4 ingredients? my kinda cookie! the faster i get to the finished product, the faster i get to indulge, haha ๐
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
Naomi – I need to try this peanut butter cookie recipe. Only 4 ingredients. I love that so much. Simplicity – you can really taste the most important ingredient, peanut butter. And marshmallow creme centers… wow. i love fluffernutter sandwiches. ๐
Marian (Sweetopia) says
Honestly, I love everything you post… these look divine!
Kevin (Closet Cooking) says
I really like the sound of the peanut butter cookie and marshmallow combo!
Laura Dembowski says
I love those simple peanut butter cookies. Such a great treat. Marshmallow frosting is my favorite thing on earth. I rarely even add the butter. It’s addictive as is.
Rebecca @ Pavlova's Dog says
I AM a PB lover so this is great. Also a marshmallow lover (see my most recent most). A fortuitous combination :).
Kari@Loaves n Dishes says
Peanut butter is one of my faves, and the marshmallow filling is insane…love it!
Maria says
Fun sandwich cookies!
Jenny Flake says
These look so great Naomi!! I want ๐
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says
Holy heaven, do I ever want those!!
Jan says
Wow, these look great! I’m curious about the texture of the cookies. Are they crispy? Chewy? Thanks!
Rennie says
I made these today – very easy and turned out great! I was nervous about making the marshmallow filling but it was easy and turned out fluffy and perfect! thanks for sharing!
Aimee @ Simple Bites says
I’m all about kid-friendly foods! I think I’ll bookmark this for a snow day to make with the boys. =)
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
Oh my word, these cookies look like perfection! Love them!!!
Naomi says
Rennie-So glad to hear you enjoyed them! ๐
Jules says
Yay! Another recipe I can use for Passover!
Shanna@ pineapple and coconut says
I love following you on instagram for sneak peeks of your recipes – these look amazing and I think I need them in my life and soon!!
Gaby says
LOVE the sound of these! easy, delicious and addictive! Totally making these for me and the hubby this weekend!
Heather Christo says
OMG- that just made me laugh so hard. Kids always say it just how they feel it! These do look really incredible though- I adore Peanut Butter Cookies!
Steph says
I’m obsessed with these!!
Ashley says
These photos. These cookies. Gluten-free. I can’t take it!!!!!
Z says
oh gosh, peanut butter and marshmallow in one delicious treat.. GENIUS! i seriously can’t wait to make these! may i just have some clarification in making the marshmallow filling? i was wondering when i will take the bowl with the egg white and sugar mixture off the simmering water? Also, when heating the mixture to the indicated temperature, do I just put it directly over the heat, or do I keep it over the simmering water and heat the water? When should I transfer the mixture to the stand-alone mixer?
I apologize for asking a lot of questions ๐
Megan {Country Cleaver} says
The fluffernutter combo is the stuff my 5 year old dreams are made of! This combo, in cookie form, is one of my all time favorites! Beautiful.
Rosie @ Sweetapolita says
Oh my gosh, Naomi! You are nonstop with the amazing treats these days. It’s unreal! These look absolutely incredible and your photos are always, always spot-on. Gorgeous! xo
Rosie @ Blueberry Kitchen says
These look so delicious, really makes me crave milk and cookies! I love the simple ingredients list too.
Jaime says
I may make these for a holiday party at work tonight! I’m sorry if I missed it — could you tell me how many cookies this will yield? Thanks!
Nicole @ Lapetitebaker says
I just posted a recipe for Apple Peanut Butter Crumble. It seems as if peanut butter is on everybodys minds this week.
Naomi says
Jaime-It makes a dozen 2 1/2 inch cookies.
Naomi says
Z-Place the bowl of containing eggs and sugar on top of a pot containing water (think double boiler/bain marie style). You will heat the egg and sugar mixture to 160 degrees F. This will cook the egg whites to a safe stage for eating. Once the mixture reaches 160 degrees F, transfer it to the stand mixer for beating.
Naomi says
Rosie-Thank you and it means so much to me coming from you. I absolutely love your work.
Sarah says
Had to try them, and tonight. They’re fantastic!! Thanks for posting!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Oh my goodness! I love these!!! beautiful cookies! Totally going to make these!
Naomi says
Sarah-I’m so glad that they were to your liking! Yay!
Liz dwelley says
I don’t have a stand mixer any help would be appeciated ๐
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says
These look ridiculously MEGA. Totally pinning and making very very soon.
Meg @ Beard and Bonnet says
Oh man, I went to make these and realized I was out of peanut butter. No worries, because I just ran to Trader Joe’s and now I am on my way to cookie heaven! Thanks for the recipe:)
Katie @ Oh Shine On says
I seriously love every single thing about this recipe.
Naomi says
Liz- A hand mixer will work just fine or even a whisk with some elbow grease. ๐
Kim says
Hi. Did you mention how many single cookies this recipe yields? I didn’t see it listed, thanks!
-Kim
Naomi says
Kim-The recipe yields 24 single cookies.
Amanda says
Love love love these… I am obsessed with your blog. I want to be you when I grow up.
Renee says
I don’t have a kitchenaid mixer. Will it come out right if I beat the marshmallow frosting by hand or with a hand mixer? I’d love to try these! And is that 1/2 cup sugar or 1 1/2 cups sugar with the egg whites?
Kyle Apt says
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Arjun Kanuri says
I don’t write a ton of comments, however i did some searching and wound up here Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe | Bakers Royale. And I do have some questions for you if you usually do not mind. Is it just me or does it appear like some of the comments appear as if they are coming from brain dead individuals? ๐ And, if you are writing at other places, I would like to follow everything fresh you have to post. Would you make a list of every one of your shared sites like your twitter feed, Facebook page or linkedin profile?
Lauren says
Do you think this recipe could be made with soy peanut butter? i know my son would love these but he’s allergic to nuts.
Lynn says
I made these cookies today! They look and taste terrific and I can’t wait to share them. Do you know if they freeze well? And, what ideas do you have for the leftover marshmallow cream? Thank you for sharing this fun recipe.
Maddie says
These look delicious but I feel like there should be flour in the cookie batter…how much?
Katie says
Make more gluten free recipes!
9bayonetta0 says
Wow your recipe seem really excellent! I want try to cook this! But in italy is not simply find peanut butter…
Tamara says
I froze them and they were amazing. They kept well and tasted great cold too!
Michelle says
How many cookies does this recipe yield?
Marie says
I just made these right now! Hands down the easiest and tastiest recipe for peanut butter cookies, the only addition I made was that before pressing them down with the fork we rolled them in white sugar- I know, now that’s a lot of sweet! But it worked out for those who didn’t want the marshmallow cream (shocker!) I was nervous because I have never made marshmallow cream but it couldn’t have been simpler. Thank you so much for your easy to read instructions. I ate it all together, cookie & cream, and it was delicious! My family loved them and we will definitely be making these again.
beth says
hi, how long until the marshmellow makes the cookie soft?
:( says
My dough didn’t turn out cookie dough like at all! why is that?
Liz says
Your comment about brain dead people is really mean. I was always taught that any question deserves an answer.
Maya Al Dilati says
HOPE YOU SEE THIS ASAP
i’m in the process of making them now.
one question, i don’t have a candy thermometer. how do i know when the mixture reaches 160 F? how many minutes? and what texture im i looking for?
Anna-Marie Corsey says
Hello, what do you suggest for a replacement marshmallow middle? I don’t have the resources to use 5 eggs whites for frosting.
Gordon Ramsay says
Thanks For Sharing this amazing recipe. My family loved it. I will be sharing this recipe with my friends. Hope they will like it.