Description
These peanut butter cookies feature a crispy exterior and a chewy center, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Optional: 1/4 cup brown sugar (for deeper flavor), 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon milk (if dough feels too dry)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and baking soda.
- Mix until smooth and uniform; avoid overmixing.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 1.5 inches apart.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden; do not overbake.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For lower-sugar, replace granulated sugar with sugar substitutes as desired. Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 99
- Sugar: 9.3g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5.6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10.5g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg