Soft, easy-to-make deep dish peanut butter cookie baked in a small ramekin or baking dish. You only need a few ingredients and a few minutes to make this single serving cookie recipe.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time8 minutesmins
Cooling Time5 minutesmins
Total Time18 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: cookie, deep dish cookie, deep dish peanut butter cookie, peanut butter cookie
In a small bowl, mix together the sugars, egg yolk, melted butter, and peanut butter with a large spoon until smooth.
Add the flour and baking soda and stir until the ingredients are well blended.
Spoon the cookie batter into a greased 10-ounce ramekin and use the back of a spoon to smooth the batter out. Sprinkle ⅛ teaspoon of sugar over the top.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges begin to brown slightly.
Notes
Before you start cooking, make sure to read the entire recipe, including the Ingredient Notes section, and examine the process photos. This detailed guide will help you understand how the recipe unfolds, ensuring your peanut butter cookie turns out perfect every time. All the information you need is found within the body of this recipe post, so don’t miss a thing!
Ramekin Size Matters: For the perfect single serving peanut butter cookie, aim to use a 10-ounce ramekin. Unsure of your ramekin's size? Fill it with water and pour the water into a measuring cup to determine its volume.
Choose Your Peanut Butter Wisely: The brand and type of peanut butter make a difference. Creamy options like Jif, Peter Pan, or Skippy yield a smoother, chewier cookie. Natural peanut butters will result in a drier, differently-textured cookie.
Classic Cookie Look: To give your cookie that traditional peanut butter cookie appearance, use a fork to make a criss-cross pattern on the top of the dough before baking.
Avoid Dryness: If your cookie turns out dry, double-check your measurements, especially for the flour. Overbaking could also be the culprit, so keep an eye on that timer to ensure a perfectly textured cookie.