Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies: The Best Homemade Treat
Discover the secret to making the best soft and chewy peanut butter cookies with this easy homemade recipe!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter and sugar until well combined.
- Add the egg, baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or chunks.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter Cookies, Homemade Cookies, Chewy Cookies, Dessert Recipes