Description
Quick and easy cookies made in the microwave with just a few ingredients! Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in minutes.
Ingredients
These microwave peanut butter cookies need exact measurements and quality ingredients to turn out perfect. Let me share what you’ll need to make this quick treat:
Base Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
Optional Enhancements:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
These delightful treats need perfect timing and careful attention. Let me walk you through each step of the process.
Preparation:
Mix melted butter and peanut butter in a microwave-safe container. The mixture needs 30 seconds of heating until it melts completely. Stir it until you get a smooth consistency. The next step is to add brown sugar, white sugar, and salt to your butter mixture and stir until everything blends together.
Your original whisking of wet ingredients should be vigorous to keep the final cookie from becoming grainy. Make sure all sugar crystals dissolve during this process. The flour mixture should be folded in until you have a soft, slightly sticky dough.
Cooking:
Put your prepared dough in a microwave-safe container. A classic peanut butter cookie’s signature look comes from making a crisscross pattern on top with a fork.
Your microwave’s power determines the cooking time:
- The first round needs 45 seconds at full power
- The top should look set when it’s done
- Add more time in 5-10 second bursts if needed, but this is a big deal as it means that 1 minute total
Perfect cookies might look slightly underdone at the edges. The cookie needs to cool for 10 minutes. A chocolate kiss should go on right after cooking while the cookie is still hot.
The cookie gets firmer as it cools down. You’ll get the best results by waiting until it’s completely cool before handling it, since the texture keeps developing during this time.
Notes
Microwave power variations play a significant part in making perfect treats. Your microwave’s wattage determines the cooking times. A 700-watt microwave needs 50 seconds to achieve optimal results.
Storage Considerations: These cookies taste best when fresh, but you might want to save them for later. Room temperature storage works well if you wrap them in foil and eat them within a day.
These cookies adapt well to many dietary needs. Here’s how to make them vegan:
- Replace regular flour with gluten-free alternatives
- Substitute traditional sugar with vegan options
- Use dairy-free milk
- Choose vegan chocolate chips for mix-ins
Microwave cookies’ texture is different from their oven-baked counterparts. You should expect a softer, more cake-like consistency instead of crispy edges. Let your cookie cool completely to prevent crumbling and achieve the perfect texture.
Size Adjustments: You can control portion size and cooking time by dividing the batter into smaller ramekins. This method cuts cooking time in half. Larger portions need double the ingredients, but you must cook each cookie separately.
Power Settings: Start with shorter cooking intervals and adjust based on your microwave’s strength. Important: Check if the cookie is done after the original cooking time, then add more time in small increments if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes