Description
These Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor. With a classic crisscross pattern on top and a slightly crispy edge, these cookies are a nostalgic treat that everyone loves. Perfect with a glass of milk or as an afternoon snack!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
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- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter and sugar until smooth and well combined.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt until fully incorporated.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, form dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Using a fork, gently press down on each cookie to create a crisscross pattern, flattening them slightly.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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- If you like a slightly crunchier texture, you can substitute some of the peanut butter with chunky peanut butter.
- To make these cookies extra festive, add chocolate chips or chopped peanuts to the dough.
- For a thicker cookie, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg