Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies That Spark Childhood Joy
A delightful recipe for classic peanut butter cookies that evoke nostalgic memories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine the peanut butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg, baking soda, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Flatten with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a chewy texture, do not overbake.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg