Easy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
These Easy Peanut Butter Cookies are a quick and simple treat that requires just a handful of ingredients. With a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 20 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt (optional if peanut butter is unsalted)
Peanut Butter Cookies:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and salt (if using) until well combined and smooth.
- Form dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Press with a fork: Use a fork to press a crisscross pattern on top of each cookie.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are set and lightly golden.
- Cool: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a twist, mix in mini chocolate chips or chopped peanuts.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
