Description
This classic peanut butter cookie recipe from Jimmy Carter’s grandmother is delightfully simple, featuring just four ingredients. Quick to prepare and baked to golden perfection, these cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor, making them an irresistible snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the peanut butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Form Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop dough balls and place them spaced on the prepared baking sheet. Press each ball gently with a fork to create the classic crisscross pattern typical of peanut butter cookies.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and begin to turn a light golden brown. This ensures the cookies are cooked through but remain soft inside.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve as a delightful snack or dessert.
Notes
- For a softer cookie, reduce baking time slightly.
- You can substitute granulated sugar with brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
- If you have nut allergies, this recipe is not suitable.
- Storing cookies in an airtight container will keep them fresh for up to a week.
- Pressing the cookies with a fork prevents cracking and creates the classic peanut butter cookie signature look.
