Here’s a classic Peanut Butter Cookie recipe that’s easy to make and deliciously chewy!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky, your choice!)
- 1 cup sugar (white or you can use half brown sugar for extra flavor)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt (optional, depending on whether your peanut butter is salted)
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Make the dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt (if using).
- Mix everything together until smooth and well combined. The dough will be slightly thick but should hold together.
3. Shape the cookies:
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
- Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Use a fork to flatten each cookie, making a crisscross pattern on top.
4. Bake:
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Keep a close eye on them, as they can bake quickly.
- The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool on the baking sheet, so don’t over-bake.
5. Cool and enjoy:
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips:
- If you like a chewier cookie, you can reduce the baking time by a minute or two.
- For a bit of extra flavor, try adding a handful of chocolate chips or a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking.
- You can also use natural peanut butter (the kind that separates) for a slightly different texture and flavor!
These peanut butter cookies are simple but so satisfying! Enjoy!