Peanut Butter Sea Salt Cookies!!! So easy to make and so delicious! You won’t believe these cookies are made with only five ingredients! You have to try this recipe! These are the best peanut butter cookies ever!!!
I can’t believe we are more than halfway through July! Where did the month go? On Monday, I start my culinary nutrition course at the Natural Gourmet Institute in NYC! I received my syllabus and schedule and course work information a few days ago and I can’t believe it’s here!
These past few weeks have been insane. I’ve been working non-stop to meet deadlines and I’m so happy that I got everything finished! I’ll have a few days in Dallas with my girls and parents to relax before I head out to NYC.
I’ve been feeling super grateful for my mother and everything she does to help me out. I have the best mom, you guys. I’m getting a little teary eyed right now just thinking about everything she does for me and my family.
My parents will get to spend two weeks with my daughters. . Â spoil them, hang out with them, cook for them and just spend time together. I wish my girls had grandparents close by, ones that they could see much more often than they do now. . but it’s how we are right now. We’re in Wisconsin and my parents are in Texas.
When I think about the special time they will have together, I feel really happy. My parents know my kids, of course, but will learn so much more about them this summer. . Â and I hope my kids see and recognize how wonderful their grandparents are.
I know special memories will be made.
I made these cookies a few weeks ago and actually baked them again for friends. Because they were that good.
And you only need 5 ingredients! 5 ingredients for these cookies!
This recipe is from the fabulous cookbook above, 
This cookbook is filled with over 100 fast and easy recipes, all requiring only 5 ingredients (or less)! Phi’s recipes use simple ingredients in unique ways. It’s filled with breakfast and brunch recipes, main and meats, sweets and treats and even homemade sauces, spice mixes and other extras!
On my list to make next: Phi’s Yogurt Granola Parfait Cups (down below) and her Banana Coconut Muffins.
I also have to try this Italian Sausage Parmesan Rigatoni.
And these Tilapia Tacos. . oh my gawd!
5 ingredients you guys .. Â can you think of a better cookbook to buy for the new school year .. Â when our schedules are crazy and you need something fast and easy for dinner? I’m so happy I have this and I know the Stovetop Mac and Cheese, the Pepperoni Pizza Pockets and the Beef Dip Sandwiches will soon become our family favorites.
Until then, more cookies.
Phi, congratulations! Your cookbook is beautiful!
Cookbooks available at: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Boswell Books, IndieBound and Walmart
Peanut Butter Sea Salt Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs at room temp
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon sea salt for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and eggs, then whisk in the vanilla.
- With a wooden spoon, stir in the peanut butter until a thick and creamy batter forms; it is ready when no plain peanut butter can be seen and all of the ingredients are incorporated.
- With a tablespoon-size cookie scoop or spoon, form the dough balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes*, or until the edges are slightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with sea salt and pat down slightly with the back of a flat spatula. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
Recipe published here with permission from author.
The Giveaway!
To enter for a chance to win a copy of Five-Ingredient Recipes, simply leave me a comment below. The giveaway will close in one week, on Thursday, July 28th. Open to residents within the United States only. Good luck!
Peanut butter cookies are the best, and I love that salted topping!
LOVE this cookie recipe; and the book sounds wonderful!
Wow, you’re gonna have so much fun in NYC. And eat so well. The food scene there alone…and I hope you’ll get to shows and fun barre classes while you’re there. So much to do!
The fewer the ingredients, the better the cookie. These look incredible. Just bake a batch for your parents as a thank you and you’ll have more than repaid the amazing favor they’re doing for you!
PB cookies are simply the best – & with sea salt, even better! Phi’s cookbook is gorgeous 🙂
& I’m sure your kids will have so much fun with their grandparents – they are so lucky to spend time with them and learn from them!
Grandparents are just so special. I was very close with mine and I miss them every day. I’m sure your kids will have a blast, and so will your parents. And can’t wait to hear about NYC (my favorite city)! These peanut butter cookies sound delicious, Alice! I love the touch of sea salt!
I bet both your kids and your parents will have a lovely time together and lots of memories will be made, I’m sure! I love sweet and salty combos and, of course, peanut butter. One of my faves! These look delicious, Alice. Have a great time in NYC! Hope you get to try lots of great food 🙂
This is a book that I need. With working full time, two kids and trying to keep the house in order simple recipes are a must have around my house.
Hi Jennifer!!! YOU WON! Please email me your mailing address!!! alice@hipfoodiemom.com. . congrats!
Safe travels!
Thank you, Laura!!!
I love fast and easy recipes, thanks for sharing.
WOW – ALICE, THANK YOU!!!!!! This post is absolutely beautiful and I am so grateful for your kind words!!!! I’m so glad you liked the cookies and made them for friends – they’re one of my all-time fave recipes because of how easy and delish they are. I’ve been at more than a few dinners where dessert was forgotten, and these are my secret weapon, I’ll just whip them up because usually everyone already has the ingredients on hand, and in no time – delicious cookies!
I wish you all the luck with your travels and course in NY, and again, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for sharing about my cookbook and this lovely post!
My pleasure, Phi!!!! xoxoxo!
Peanut butter is a staple in our home ! We make cookies too often… These are great and simple for my girls ! ??
Those cookies look amazing!! Anything with sea salt and just 5 ingredients is a hit in my book!
Cookies look yummy!
Peanut butter is one of my main pregnancy cravings at the moment, but can you believe that I have never had a peanut butter cookie! I need to try these.
These look amazing! I am always on the lookout for recipes that are easy to follow and use less ingredients. (:
Oh. Em. Gee. Yum. I want to indulge in those like right now. Will make soon. We love anything peanut butter!
Omggg i need these cookies in my life. That cookbook would be perfect for my boyfriend and I who are moving in together finally, we need simple good meals!
These look so tasty!
Looks delicious, i love peanut butter anything
These cookies are calling ny name. So simple, but they look delicious. I would love to get my hands on this book!
Grandparents are the best and while your girl’s might not live close to theirs, I hope they enjoy the time they spend with them for a couple weeks! And OMG, you are going to have SO much fun in NYC at your nutrition course! I can’t wait to read all about it! Now cookies! YAHHHS! These look amazing, Alice! LOVE the touch of sea salt and the fewer the ingredients the better! I could eat my weight in these for sure!! Cheers, friend!
Yuuummm peanut butter cookies are the BEST! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
I would love this. I love trying out new recipes. (:
Book looks amazing, as do the cookies!
I’m one of those cookie baking grandmas. And I’ve been craving peanut butter cookies, thanks for the recipe!
What a special treat luv the opportunity to try these peanut butter cookies! Awesome recipes – just what we needed! Thanks for sharing with us.
Just spent a day with my 2 grandkids and always love every minute! Cookies with no flour- can’t wait to try! Have fun and learn lots in NYC!
you had me at peanut butter cookie … thanks for the chance at the cookbook. i just retired and am looking forward to cooking/baking more. –suz in ohio
They look amazing!
Sharing a recipe about peanut butter cookies is a win in my book especially since it only takes 5 ingredients which helps a small budget. Even if I don’t win I feel that I will go buy this cookbook which would be good to own.
Whoa?These cookies look PHENOMENAL! Perfect because I have all of the ingredients in my pantry. Great giveaway by the way?
Hope you have great time in NYC, good luck with the course! And I’m sure your girls will have so much fun with your parents. Aren’t moms amazing? These cookies sound delicious! Need to get her book!
i’d love this
I just discovered the Sweetphi blog and would LOVE to win her cookbook!
I could sure use a cookbook that uses only 5 ingredients! It would probably save me numerous trips to the store!
My son is a little Cookie Monster
I’d like to give this cookbook to my 12 yr old grandblessing, who is so interested in cooking. When she has the remote, the TV is tuned to a cooking show.
looking forward to trying this cookie recipe; and the book sounds wonderful!
I have such fond memories of peanut butter cookies – my dad used to make them all the time when I was a kid 🙂 But he never put sea salt on them – that sounds spectacular, I love it! Hope you enjoy your trip to NYC, Alice!!!
im a 75 yr young grandmother who loves searching the internet and reading and collecting cookbooks.Iam a widowed retired nurse(32 yrs) who finally has time to cook for family and friends.
I need the Five Ingredient Recipes cookbook in my life. The peanut butter cookies look delicious!
Five Ingredient Recipes! Who wouldn’t love that. I’m in! Those cookies are also tempting! ?
Thank you, John!!!
These cookies look delicious! I really like the cookbook. Seems like there are lots of yummy recipes in it.
It is wonderful that your kids can spend so much time with your parents. It is such a special bond. I wish my kids could have that too. Congrats on all the wonderful things going on in your life. So many blessings!
Thank you so much, Erin, for the sweet comment!! I really appreciate it!