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Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies that Melt in Your Mouth Today!

  • Author: Midwest Mama's Kitchen
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious peanut butter cookies that are soft and melt in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Mix until well combined and smooth.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Flatten each cookie slightly with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
  7. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use creamy peanut butter.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • These cookies can be frozen for longer storage.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 100
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg