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Peanut Butter Cookies are a delightful treat to bake!

Soft, chewy, and packed with nutty flavor, these Perfect Peanut Butter Cookies melt in your mouth and deliver nostalgic goodness in every bite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 15 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla until combined.
  3. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto baking sheet.
  4. Press crosshatch pattern using a fork.
  5. Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set.
  6. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring.

Notes

  • Make it flourless — this recipe is naturally gluten-free!
  • Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.

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