Description
Delicious and easy peanut butter cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon (2g) baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon (1g) salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place on baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each ball slightly with a fork, making a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a variation, you can add chocolate chips or nuts to the dough.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg