Description
Perfect Peanut Butter Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with rich, nutty flavor, making them the ultimate classic cookie everyone loves.
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
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In a bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, egg, baking soda, vanilla, and salt.
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Roll dough into balls and place on the baking sheet.
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Flatten each ball with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
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Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set.
Notes
- Use creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- Chill dough for thicker cookies
- Dip in melted chocolate for a twist
- Add chocolate chips for a peanut butter-chocolate version
- Store in an airtight container for freshness
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American