Imagine biting into a cookie so perfectly soft, chewy, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor that it instantly transports you to dessert heaven! These Favourite Peanut Butter Cookies are not just another sweet treat – they're a mouthwatering experience that will have your family and friends begging for more. With just five simple ingredients and a super easy preparation method, you'll be able to whip up these delectable cookies in no time, making them the ultimate go-to dessert for any occasion.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 22 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, and egg. Mix thoroughly using a wooden spoon or electric mixer until the ingredients are well blended and smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and baking soda to the mixture. Stir until all ingredients are completely incorporated and the batter is uniform.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Gently press down on each cookie dough ball with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern to flatten the cookies slightly. This helps them bake evenly and gives them a classic peanut butter cookie appearance.
- Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden brown.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. They will continue to set and become crisp as they cool.
- Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Use creamy, room-temperature peanut butter for the smoothest texture and easiest mixing.
- For extra flavor, consider using natural peanut butter or adding a pinch of salt to enhance the taste.
- Don't overmix the dough – mix just until ingredients are combined to keep cookies tender.
- Make sure to space cookies evenly on the baking sheet to ensure uniform baking.
- The fork crisscross pattern isn't just decorative – it helps cookies bake more evenly and gives them that classic peanut butter cookie look.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to prevent breaking.
- For variation, try adding chocolate chips or rolling the dough in extra sugar before baking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 110kcal
Carbohydrates: 9g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 10mg
