peanut butter cookies
Deliciously soft and chewy peanut butter cookies made with simple ingredients, perfect for a quick homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add baking soda and salt; mix well to combine.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Use a fork to gently flatten each ball in a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a richer flavor, try adding a handful of chocolate chips or chopped peanuts to the dough before baking.