Ahh, peanut butter cookies 🥜🍪 — classic, cozy, and impossible to eat just one. Here’s a foolproof recipe with that perfect balance: crispy edges, soft centers.
🥜 Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar (or ½ cup white + ½ cup brown for extra softness)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
(That’s it — no flour needed!)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix dough
In a bowl, mix peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, baking soda, and salt until smooth.
3️⃣ Shape
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheet.
4️⃣ Fork crisscross
Press each ball with a fork to make the classic crisscross pattern.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake 8–10 minutes until edges are set but centers look slightly soft.
6️⃣ Cool
Let cookies cool on the pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Tips for Perfect Cookies
- Slightly underbake for soft centers
- Use creamy peanut butter (natural works but stir well)
- For thicker cookies, chill dough 20 minutes
Easy Variations
- Peanut butter & chocolate chip
- Drizzle with melted chocolate
- Add chopped peanuts for crunch
- Roll in sugar before baking for extra sparkle
If you want, I can also give:
- Old-fashioned crunchy PB cookies
- 3-ingredient emergency cookies
- Soft bakery-style version
Just tell me 😄
