How to Make Peanut Butter Cookies: A Step-by-Step Recipe
Making peanut butter cookies at home is easier than you might think, and the results are always delicious! With just a few simple ingredients, you can create cookies that are chewy, nutty, and bursting with flavor. Here’s the step-by-step guide on how to make the perfect peanut butter cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter preferably natural and unsweetened
- 1 cup brown sugar or substitute with coconut sugar for a healthier option
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Stir until everything is fully incorporated into a smooth dough.
- Using a spoon, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Gently flatten each dough ball with a fork, making a criss-cross pattern on top of each cookie.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Be careful not to overbake them, as they can dry out quickly.
- Once the cookies are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, your peanut butter cookies are ready to enjoy! These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from an afternoon snack to a sweet treat after dinner. You can also store them in an airtight container for up to a week—if they last that long!