Description
Indulge in these warm, nostalgic peanut butter cookies that are simple to make and utterly delicious.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Optional: chocolate chips or chunks
- Optional: chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)
- Optional: flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine the peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl and mix until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Whisk together the baking soda and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the peanut butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Portion out the dough, rolling it into balls and placing them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Press each cookie ball with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers look soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider using natural peanut butter and sugar substitutes. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg