Description
This recipe creates easy peanut butter cookies that are simple yet delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, egg, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop dough and roll into balls.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each ball with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts for variation.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: easy peanut butter cookies recipe