Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of homemade peanut butter cookies. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create a delicious treat that’s perfect for any occasion. These cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with peanut butter goodness!
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and packed brown sugar. Stir until well blended and smooth.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture, and mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until everything is well combined.
Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
For a classic look, gently press a fork into the top of each cookie, creating a crisscross pattern.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The cookies will appear soft, but they will firm up as they cool.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your deliciously simple peanut butter cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!