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
Kathryn says
Ha, I have an emergency cookie recipe too! It's always a good one to have up your sleeve and these look just perfect for those kind of occasions.
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
Emergency! I NEED THESE COOKIES! Stat!
Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking says
I say you get your Southern Belle card back! This recipe is fantastic! I want these as an emergency "eating my feelings" kind of cookie! Love that there are only 4 ingredients!
Joanne says
Caught with your hand in the fluff jar...oh yes, I've been there. And the nutella jar, and the biscoff jar, and the peanut butter jar...shall I go on? :P
These cookies look awesome and I love that they require so few ingredients!
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says
Wow, girl! Never thought of baking the gluten free PB cookie recipe with marshmallow fluff! Only thing I'd do after baking a batch is dunk a few cookies into my Nutella jar! Mmmm. Love this "emergency cookie" idea and will commit it to memory for just such an occasion! Pinning... xo P.S. Have missed you! Hope you have a swell weekend and enjoy your Cinco de Mayo festivities! Guess what I'm making for lunch? Cassie's killer Fajita-Flavored Popcorn! I can't wait until Sunday for THAT! ;)
Alyssa says
Soooo since these are gluten free and basically just peanut butter it means I can eat all of them, right??! haha
I made something similar but with cookie butter instead of peanut butter and I basically inhaled them, so i can't wait to try these!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
Why have I not put marshmallow fluff in my cookies before?!!
Nutmeg Nanny says
Wow, these are amazing! So simple looking and so delicious!
Laura Dembowski says
Pb and marshmallow is my favorite flavor combo! These cookies look fab and are so easy to make. And I am never ready for company.
lynn @ the actor's diet says
Mental note - I need to keep fluff in the house...