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!
I call these ’emergency cookies.’ I make these quick cookies anytime an emergency strikes! *Try to use regular peanut butter here, not a natural one with oil separation.Quick Marshmallow-Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 94Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 58mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 3g
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
For some reason I find it hard to believe that you could ever forget dessert... but I'll let it slide because these cookies definitely make up for it!
Tieghan says
These cookies are killer! Wow! I love all the peanut butter. That always makes for a delicious cookie, but then there is the marshmallow too!! Crazy!
Ali | Gimme Some Oven says
Oooh, I love 3-ingredient PB cookies. But the 4th here sounds EXTRA yummy! Will have to give te marshmallow fluff a try next time!
Cookbook Queen says
I always need some emergency cookies. PERFECT!!!
Leah | So, How's It Taste? says
Emergency cookies are the best...especially with only 4 ingredients! Sounds awesome!
Erin | The LawStudent'sWifen says
LOL, you with the fluff just described the scene every time our apartment maintenance guy stops by. He must believe I live in college apparel.
I'm a sucker for fluffer nutters! These look like sticky, sweet, PB deliciousness. And you definitely deserve that "card" back :-)
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
You get your Southern belle card back just for posting these guys :) And YES, Monday is always an emergency. ALWAYS!
Marcie@flavorthemoment says
Everyone needs an emergency cookie! These look and sound great - anything with peanut butter and marshmallow fluff has to be! Yum.
Felicia Whitlow says
I agree. ????
Erika -Southern Souffle says
Well, let me just give you your southern belle card back for making these cookies.. :)
Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray says
I kind of wish I had a Southern belle card...I think my Yankee accent would probably give me away, though. :)