Peanut Butter Cookies
Indulge in the nostalgia of homemade peanut butter cookies that perfectly balance chewy and slightly crisp textures. With their rich, nutty flavor, these delightful treats can be whipped up in just 30 minutes, making them an ideal choice for last-minute cravings or gatherings. Whether you enjoy them as is or customize with chocolate chips or nuts, these cookies are sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and egg. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add baking soda and mix until fully incorporated.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg