Description
Delightfully simple and quick, these Easy Peanut Butter Cookies combine creamy peanut butter with just a few basic ingredients to create soft, chewy treats with a classic crisscross pattern. Perfect for when you want homemade cookies without the fuss.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the cookies evenly.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Shape Dough: Roll the dough into small balls, roughly one tablespoon of dough each, to create uniform cookies that bake evenly.
- Make Crisscross Pattern: Place the dough balls on a lined baking sheet, then flatten each slightly with a fork, pressing down to create the signature crisscross pattern.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden, but the centers remain soft for chewy texture.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up slightly before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use either smooth or crunchy peanut butter depending on your texture preference.
- Don’t overbake; the center should stay soft for the best chewy cookie experience.
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of salt if your peanut butter is unsalted.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
