Craving a melt-in-your-mouth cookie that's ridiculously easy to make? Get ready to discover the ultimate peanut butter cookie recipe that will have everyone begging for your secret! These classic American treats are so simple, even beginner bakers can whip them up in just 25 minutes. With only four ingredients and no complicated techniques, you'll be enjoying warm, golden-brown cookies that are crispy on the outside and perfectly soft on the inside. Prepare to become the cookie hero of your household!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and sugar. Mix thoroughly using a wooden spoon or electric mixer until the mixture is well blended and smooth.
- Crack the egg into the peanut butter and sugar mixture, then add the vanilla extract. Mix until all ingredients are completely incorporated and form a uniform dough.
- Using clean hands or a cookie scoop, roll the dough into small balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Using a fork, gently press down on each cookie ball in a crisscross pattern to create the classic peanut butter cookie texture and flatten the cookies slightly.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- • Use smooth, creamy peanut butter for the best texture and consistent results • Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature for easier mixing • Don't overmix the dough to keep cookies tender • For uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop or weigh each dough ball • Press fork marks gently to avoid flattening cookies too thin • Let cookies cool completely to develop their perfect texture • Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness • For extra richness, consider using dark brown sugar instead of white sugar • Experiment with adding chocolate chips or chopped nuts for variety
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 99kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
