Description
Easy Peanut Butter Cookies are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion! These delightful cookies are incredibly simple to make, requiring just a handful of pantry staples. With their rich, nutty flavor and chewy texture, they?re sure to become a household favorite. Whether you?re an experienced baker or trying your hand at baking for the first time, this quick recipe will guide you through creating mouthwatering cookies that everyone will love. Enjoy them warm out of the oven with a glass of milk or store them in an airtight container for later indulgence.
Ingredients
– 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup brown sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. In another bowl, mix baking soda with a pinch of salt and incorporate it into the wet mixture until combined.
4. Scoop cookie dough onto an ungreased baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them two inches apart.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden; centers should remain soft.
6. Cool on the sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
For added texture and flavor, consider folding in chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the dough before baking.
You can also adjust sweetness by experimenting with different sugars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Protein: 3g