Description
Classic peanut butter cookies with a soft and chewy texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each ball with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter for a healthier option.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For crispier cookies, bake for an extra 2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, easy cookies, dessert