Description
These classic peanut butter cookies, inspired by Jimmy Carter’s grandmother, combine simple ingredients to create a sweet, nutty treat with a signature crisscross fork pattern. Perfectly crisp on the edges and chewy in the center, these cookies are easy to make and delightful to enjoy as a snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended, forming a cohesive dough.
- Form Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. Using a fork, gently press down on each ball to create a traditional crisscross pattern on the cookie surface.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookie edges become set and slightly golden, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they achieve the perfect texture.
- Serve: Enjoy these delicious peanut butter cookies as a sweet snack or dessert, perfect with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage.
Notes
- For a crunchier texture, bake an additional 1-2 minutes but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Use creamy peanut butter for the smoothest texture; chunky peanut butter will add extra crunch.
- Storing cookies in an airtight container helps keep them fresh for up to a week.
- To make these cookies gluten-free, verify that your sugar and peanut butter have no cross-contamination.
- Consider adding a pinch of salt if using unsalted peanut butter for balanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
