Description
These Easy Peanut Butter Cookies are a quick and delicious treat that requires just a few simple ingredients. With a soft, chewy texture and a distinctive peanut butter flavor, they are perfect for a homemade snack or dessert. The crisscross fork pattern adds a classic touch to these buttery delights that come together in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking your cookies evenly.
- Mix the ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined, forming a dough.
- Form the cookies: Roll the dough into small balls, about one tablespoon each in size, and place them evenly spaced on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Create the pattern: Using a fork, gently flatten each dough ball and press it down to form a crisscross pattern on top of each cookie to give them a traditional peanut butter cookie look.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are set and lightly golden, but the centers remain soft for a chewy texture.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a crunchier cookie, bake for the full 12 minutes, and for a softer cookie, bake closer to 10 minutes.
- You can substitute granulated sugar with brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
- Ensure cookies are spaced well on the baking sheet as they will spread slightly during baking.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
