I call these 'emergency cookies.' I make these quick cookies anytime an emergency strikes. My most common emergency is last-minute dinner guests. Last-minute dinner guests are quite common around here, because I love a good challenge. Other times, I put a lot of effort into making a meal, and then 20 minutes before my guests arrive I slap my forehead because I can't believe I've forgotten dessert (again!). Monday is also an emergency. You know, every Monday. We all need cookies after the first day back to work from the weekend.
My most recent emergency with these cookies was that I couldn't stop eating marshmallow fluff out of the jar with a spoon. I had to get a hold of myself. Last week, someone from our Church dropped by the house unannounced. Did I have my Southern belle card on me? Was there a fresh pitcher of sweet tea in the fridge? Was the house spotless? Was I wearing acceptable clothes and a cute apron? No. I was sitting on the couch in yoga pants reading the latest issue of Martha Stewart Living, and in my clenched little fist was a spoon dipped in marshmallow fluff. It was not my finest moment. My Southern belle card has been temporarily revoked.
I stared down at my sticky little fist and knew I had to put the marshmallow fluff to good use before it got the best of me. I turned to my easy, 4-ingredient peanut butter cookie recipe.
These cookies do not contain flour, so they are perfect for baking up a quick batch for my gluten-free neighbor. They don't contain butter, so I don't have to let a stick of butter soften on the counter. They're the perfect cookie all-around: easy, quick and gluten-free!
Quick Marshmallow-Peanut Butter Cookies
I call these ’emergency cookies.’ I make these quick cookies anytime an emergency strikes!
Ingredients
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter*
- 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3 heaping tablespoons marshmallow fluff
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar and egg. Stir together very well until incorporated.
- Take one tablespoon of the marshmallow fluff and drop it into the batter, breaking it up as best you can with your fingers. Repeat for the remaining 2 tablespoons of marshmallow fluff. Gently stir together; you want to leave some streaks. Drop heaping tablespoons of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment or a silicone mat. (You can also take the last tablespoon of the marshmallow fluff and use it for the top of the cookies before baking to create a crunchy burnt marshmallow crust).
- Bake for 10-11 minutes. Let cookies cool on sheet for 3 minutes. Move to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
*Try to use regular peanut butter here, not a natural one with oil separation.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 94Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 58mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 3g
Taylor says
Emergency cookies! What a great concept. These look like they would be perfect for a tailgate!
Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) says
I love how easy these are!!!! I want to try them! Bookmarked!
dishing up the dirt says
I could use an emergency cookie like this everyday around 3 p.m. Great recipe lady!
ashley - baker by nature says
Peanut butter AND marshmallow fluff in one cookie?! Let's be best friends...!
Audra | The Baker Chick says
I have a stash of recipes like this- sometimes you just need dessert in a pinch huh? I am relatively new to the "fluffernutter" combo- but it sounds amazing. Gotta keep this easy recipe on hand!
Julia {The Roasted Root} says
Peanuuuuuuuut butter! I love that these come together in a pinch! Definitely an emergency Monday cookie although I'd gobble them down any ol day of the week. Love the creative idea!
shelly (cookies and cups) says
I can't even believe this worked! I CAN NOT WAIT to try!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
These look absolutely perfect! What beauties! Love this.. thanks for sharing!
Lexi @ Glitter, Inc. says
I love this post! And of course, these cookies sound amazing!
GARY says
Are these cookies supposed to crisp up when completely cooled?? Mine were rubbery Is there too much egg?
Christina Lane says
They're super soft, sorry!