Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe: The Best Indulgent Treats to Make
Indulge in these delicious peanut butter cookies that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 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).
- In a bowl, mix the peanut butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Stir until well combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball with a fork, making a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- For added texture, try mixing in chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg