Description
These Easy Peanut Butter Cookies are a quick and simple treat that require just a handful of ingredients. With a perfectly soft and chewy texture, these gluten-free cookies are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt until well combined and smooth.
- Form dough: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten and bake: Flatten each ball slightly with a fork, making a crisscross pattern. Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a crunchy texture, use chunky peanut butter or add chopped peanuts.
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
