Description
Peanut butter cookies are a delightful treat that fills your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma. With their golden-brown tops, slightly crunchy edges, and chewy centers, these cookies are not only easy to make but also irresistibly delicious. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as an afternoon snack, each bite provides a rich blend of nutty flavor and sweetness. Whether you prefer them soft or slightly crispy, this classic recipe guarantees smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and egg until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Flatten each ball gently with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges but soft in the center. Allow to cool on the baking sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg