Peanut Butter Cookies

Why did the peanut butter cookie break up with the chocolate chip cookie?
Because it needed space, and also because these peanut butter cookies are so good, they don’t need a sidekick! Soft, chewy, and packed with flavor, this peanut butter cookie recipe is foolproof and ready in 20 minutes.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time 10 minutes
• Cook Time 10 minutes
• Servings 24 cookies
• Nutrition (per cookie) 120 calories, 8g fat, 10g carbs, 3g protein

Ingredients for Homemade Peanut Butter Cookies

• 1 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp baking soda
• Pinch of salt (optional)

How to Make Peanut Butter Cookies

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix the peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Stir until smooth. (No fancy mixer needed, just a spoon and some elbow grease!)
3. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet, leaving space between each.
4. Flatten each ball with a fork, making a crisscross pattern. (This isn’t just for looks, it helps make the best peanut butter cookies by ensuring even baking.)
5. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges turn golden. The cookies will look soft but firm up as they cool.
6. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack. Try not to eat them all in one sitting (we dare you).

Tips for Perfect Cookies and Peanut Butter Bliss

• Crunchy peanut butter fans Swap smooth for crunchy peanut butter.
• Extra sweetness Roll dough balls in sugar before baking.
• No eggs? Use ¼ cup applesauce instead.

This easy peanut butter cookies recipe is a winner, whether you need a quick dessert, a lunchbox treat, or just a reason to smile. Enjoy your chewy peanut butter cookies, and don’t blame us if they disappear too fast!

Looking for more cookie recipes? Try these easy cookie recipes next, or stick with the classic butter cookies for a different twist. Happy baking! 🍪

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Peanut Butter Cookies

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Soft, irresistibly chewy, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor—these cookies are pure temptation. Each bite delivers a perfect balance of crisp edges and a tender, slightly crumbly center, while the classic crisscross fork marks promise that nostalgic, homemade goodness. Perfectly dense yet light, these are the peanut butter cookies dreams are made of. 🍪✨

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Ingredients

• 1 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp baking soda
• Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet.
2. Mix peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, baking soda, and salt until smooth (just use a spoon!).
3. Roll into 1-inch balls and space them out on the sheet.
4. Flatten with a fork in a crisscross—this helps them bake evenly.
5. Bake 8-10 minutes until golden edges (they'll firm up as they cool).
6. Cool 5 minutes before devouring. Warning: Highly snackable!

No mixer, no fuss—just perfect peanut butter cookies every time. 🍪

Notes

• For crunchy texture: Use crunchy peanut butter instead of smooth.
• For extra sweetness: Roll dough balls in sugar before baking.
• Egg-free option: Replace the egg with ¼ cup applesauce.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 120Total Fat: 8gCarbohydrates: 10gSugar: 8gProtein: 3g