peanut butter cookies
Deliciously soft and chewy peanut butter cookies that are quick to make and perfect for any snack or dessert craving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
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 well incorporated and form a smooth dough.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top before baking or add chocolate chips to the dough.