Description
These Easy Peanut Butter Cookies are a quick and delicious treat made with just a few simple ingredients. Soft and chewy with that classic peanut butter flavor and a lovely crisscross fork pattern, they come together in minutes and bake perfectly in the oven. Perfect for a last-minute dessert or an anytime snack.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature while you prepare the dough.
- Mix the ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup peanut butter, 1 cup sugar, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated into a smooth dough.
- Shape the dough: Roll the dough into small balls, about one tablespoon each, to create evenly sized cookies. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Create crisscross pattern: Using a fork, gently flatten each cookie ball and press the fork down twice, once vertically and once horizontally, to form the classic crisscross pattern.
- Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and slightly golden, while the centers remain soft to achieve that perfect chewy texture.
- Cool before serving: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can use either smooth or crunchy peanut butter depending on your texture preference.
- For a richer flavor, try using natural peanut butter without added sugars.
- Be careful not to overbake; cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- To make the cookies gluten-free, ensure the sugar and peanut butter are certified gluten-free, which they typically are.
