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Peanut Butter Cookies

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These peanut butter cookies are warm, nutty, and incredibly simple to make with just a handful of pantry staples, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth quickly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup peanut butter Smooth for creamier cookies or crunchy for extra texture.
  • 1 cup sugar Granulated is classic; can swap for brown sugar for added moisture.
  • 1 large egg Provides structure; can substitute with flax meal or applesauce for egg-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps cookies rise and brown.
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional but recommended for flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together peanut butter and sugar until smooth.
  3. Add the egg, baking soda, and vanilla extract. Mix until a cohesive dough forms.
  4. Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to portion dough onto the prepared sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  5. Press each ball gently with a fork in a crisscross pattern to flatten slightly.
  6. Bake for 8–10 minutes. Edges should be lightly golden while centers remain soft.
  7. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Cool cookies completely before sealing to avoid condensation. For firmer dough, chill it briefly.
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