Peanut Butter Cookies
Peanut butter cookies offer a nostalgic taste of childhood, with their warm, chewy texture and rich, nutty flavor. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are a breeze to make and will fill your kitchen with delightful aromas. Whether enjoyed right out of the oven or saved for later, each bite is a comforting treat that brings smiles to faces young and old.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the egg and mix until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour and baking soda together; gradually add to the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Drop tablespoon-sized dollops onto prepared sheets, flattening slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center. Cool on baking sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 67mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 16mg