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Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

These classic peanut butter cookies are easy to make with just five ingredients, delivering a soft, chewy texture and rich flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup peanut butter Creamy or crunchy based on preference.
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg Use room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Mix until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
  3. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  4. Using a fork, gently press each cookie down to create a crisscross pattern on top.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
  6. Allow them to cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze them for up to three months separated by parchment paper.

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