Description
Deliciously chewy and nutty peanut butter cookies that satisfy any sweet craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or a mix of white and brown sugar)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Optional: chocolate chips or chunks
- Optional: rolled oats
- Optional: chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the peanut butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer until creamy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt to the mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
- Drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Press down on each ball with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown around the edges and slightly soft in the center.
- Cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For healthier options, consider using coconut sugar or all-natural peanut butter. To make a vegan version, use a flax egg instead of a regular egg.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg