Description
A simple, classic peanut butter cookie recipe with a soft and chewy texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Roll dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Use a fork to press a crisscross pattern on each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra texture, add chocolate chips or chopped peanuts. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: peanut butter, cookies, easy, dessert, baking