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Peanut Butter Cookies

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These simple peanut butter cookies are buttery, nutty, and easy to make with just pantry staples, perfect for last-minute cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 1 cup peanut butter Smooth or crunchy
  • 1 cup sugar White or brown sugar for chewier cookies
  • 1 large egg Can substitute with flax egg or applesauce for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps with rise
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional but enhances flavor

Method
 

Preparation and Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat.
  2. In a mixing bowl, stir together the peanut butter and sugar until smooth.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract; beat until combined.
  4. Sprinkle in the baking soda and mix until evenly distributed — don’t overmix.
  5. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and place 2 inches apart on the sheet.
  6. Flatten each ball with a fork in a crisscross pattern, pressing down about 1/4 inch.
  7. Bake 8–10 minutes for small cookies, 10–12 minutes for larger ones. Edges should be set.
  8. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 3–5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g

Notes

For puffier cookies, chill the scooped dough for 15–30 minutes before baking. Store cookies in an airtight container for 3–5 days at room temperature.
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