Here’s a classic, easy Peanut Butter Cookies recipe—soft in the middle, slightly crisp on the edges, and packed with nutty flavor. 🥜🍪
🥜🍪 Peanut Butter Cookies
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1 cup sugar (white or brown sugar mix works too)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda (optional, for slight lift)
- Pinch of salt (only if using unsalted peanut butter)
👩🍳 Instructions
🥣 1. Mix the dough
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter and sugar
- Add egg and vanilla extract
- Stir until smooth dough forms
- Add baking soda if using
🍪 2. Shape cookies
- Roll dough into small balls
- Place on baking tray lined with parchment paper
- Flatten slightly with a fork (make crisscross pattern)
🔥 3. Bake
- Bake for 8–12 minutes
- Edges should be lightly golden
- Center will look soft (they firm up as they cool)
❄️ 4. Cool
- Let cookies cool on tray for 5 minutes
- Then transfer to a rack
🍽️ Tips
- Don’t overbake—they become dry fast
- Chill dough for 20 minutes for thicker cookies
- Add chocolate chips for extra flavor 🍫
🧠 Result
Soft, chewy peanut butter cookies with rich nutty taste and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
If you want, I can also give you:
- A 3-ingredient version (super quick)
- Or a healthy peanut butter cookie recipe with no sugar 👍
