Get ready to transport yourself back to childhood with the most nostalgic and mouthwatering peanut butter cookies you'll ever taste! These aren't just any cookies - they're a treasured family recipe that promises to deliver pure comfort in every single bite. With just five simple ingredients and an incredibly easy preparation method, you'll be whipping up bakery-worthy treats that will have everyone begging for your secret recipe in no time!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and baking soda. Mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until all ingredients are well incorporated and form a smooth, consistent dough.
- Using clean hands or a cookie scoop, roll the dough into small balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Using a fork, gently press a crisscross pattern onto the top of each cookie, slightly flattening them. This classic technique not only creates a decorative pattern but helps the cookies bake evenly.
- Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. This allows them to firm up and prevents breaking when transferring.
- Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack and allow them to cool completely. The cookies will continue to set and become crisp as they cool.
- Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For best texture, separate layers with parchment paper.
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients for the smoothest dough consistency.
- Choose a creamy, high-quality peanut butter for the best flavor.
- Don't overmix the dough - just combine until ingredients are incorporated.
- Use a fork to create the classic crisscross pattern, which helps cookies bake evenly.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to prevent crumbling.
- For extra richness, consider using brown sugar instead of white sugar.
- Store cookies between parchment paper layers to maintain their perfect texture.
- If you prefer softer cookies, reduce baking time by 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 120kcal
Carbohydrates: 10g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 10mg
