Description
Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies are a simple, classic treat made with just four ingredients. These cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with rich peanut butter flavor, perfect for an easy homemade 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 for easy cleanup.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined, forming the cookie dough.
- Form Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. Press each ball down gently with a fork to create the classic crisscross pattern on top of the cookies.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and start to turn a light golden brown color. This ensures the cookies are cooked through but still soft inside.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve as a delightful snack or dessert.
Notes
- For crispier cookies, bake for an additional 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- You can substitute smooth or crunchy peanut butter based on preference.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Add a pinch of salt if using unsalted peanut butter to balance the sweetness.
