Classic Peanut Butter Cookies: The Best Homemade Delight for Everyone
Deliciously soft and chewy, these classic peanut butter cookies are a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter and sugar until well combined.
- Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and baking soda, then mix until smooth.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each ball with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a sweeter cookie, add chocolate chips.
- Ensure the peanut butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Classic Peanut Butter Cookies, Homemade Cookies, Peanut Butter Recipe