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Description
Classic old-fashioned peanut butter cookies with a soft texture and rich peanut butter flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets.
- Flatten each ball with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
- Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for best texture.
- Dough may be sticky – chill for 30 minutes if needed.
- Cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American