Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Enjoy a taste of history with these classic peanut butter cookies, rumored to be a favorite of President Jimmy Carter’s grandmother. These cookies are simple to make and bursting with peanut butter flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 3 dozen cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Cookies:
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir into the peanut butter mixture.
- Form and Bake: Roll the dough into balls, place on baking sheets, flatten with a fork, and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added texture, use crunchy peanut butter.
- Try dipping cookies in melted chocolate for a decadent treat.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
