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Peanut Butter Cookies are a delightful treat to bake!

Perfect Peanut Butter Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with rich, nutty flavor, making them the ultimate classic cookie everyone loves.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
  2. In a bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, egg, baking soda, vanilla, and salt.
  3. Roll dough into balls and place on the baking sheet.
  4. Flatten each ball with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
  5. 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

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