Peanut Butter Cookies
Deliciously soft and chewy peanut butter cookies made with simple ingredients, perfect for a classic homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 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 (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated and a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball gently with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra richness, try adding a pinch of cinnamon or dipping half of each cookie in melted chocolate once cooled.
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