Soft Peanut Butter Cookies: The Best Indulgent Treat for You
Delight in these soft peanut butter cookies, perfect for any craving.
- 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 peanut butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated.
- Stir in the baking soda and salt.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips.
- Ensure cookies are chewy by not overbaking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Soft Peanut Butter Cookies