Description
These Perfect Peanut Butter Cookies are a quick and easy treat made with just a few simple ingredients. Soft, chewy, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor, these cookies come together in minutes and bake to golden perfection, making them an ideal sweet snack or dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and baking soda. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Form Dough Balls: Shape the dough into small, evenly sized balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter, to ensure even baking.
- Flatten Dough: Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Use a fork to press down each ball, creating a crisscross pattern on top for the classic peanut butter cookie look.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the cookies turn a light golden color around the edges, indicating they are done.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on the sheet before transferring them to a wire rack or serving plate.
Notes
- For crunchier cookies, bake for the full 12 minutes; for softer, chewier cookies, aim for around 10 minutes.
- You can substitute half the sugar with brown sugar for a richer flavor.
- Use natural peanut butter without added sugar or oils for a healthier version.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies can also be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw before serving.
