Classic Peanut Butter Cookies: The Best Homemade Treat for Everyone
Indulge in the rich flavor and delightful texture of classic peanut butter cookies. Perfectly homemade for every occasion, these cookies are a favorite among all ages.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg