Peanut Butter Cookies
Delightful and classic peanut butter cookies that are soft, chewy, and bursting with rich peanut butter flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the peanut butter, sugar, and egg in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add the baking soda and vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
- Shape the dough into balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Create a crisscross pattern on each cookie using a fork.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
For thicker cookies, chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking.