Are you ready to embark on a peanut butter adventure that will have your taste buds dancing? Grab your mixing bowls and get ready to whip up some delightfully soft and chewy peanut butter cookies that are so good, they’ll make you question your commitment to not eating an entire batch in one sitting. Let’s dive into the nutty goodness!
Peanut Butter Cookies
These cookies are not just any cookies; they are the soft and chewy companions every chocolate chip cookie dreams of being! We’re talking about a cookie with a personality, a cookie that oozes charm with every bite.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy, your choice!)
- 1 cup sugar (because sweetness is key!)
- 1 egg (the magical binding agent)
- 1 tsp baking soda (because cookies need some lift!)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for a hint of sophistication)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (or 175°C for our metric friends). Get that cozy kitchen going!
- In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and sugar. Mix until the two become best friends - smooth and well-combined.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract, and give it a good mix. You’ll want it to be as smooth as your favorite playlist.
- Next, sprinkle in the baking soda. This addition will help your cookies rise to new heights (literally!).
- Use a tablespoon to scoop the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. They don’t need to be perfect; those quirky shapes give them character!
- Before baking, flatten each dough scoop slightly with a fork. This is where the iconic crisscross pattern comes in. Make it as fancy or as goofy as you like!
- Bake for about 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just slightly golden. Resist the urge to eat them immediately – let them cool for a few minutes. Your patience will be rewarded!
- Once cooled, enjoy these cookies with a glass of milk, or just devour them straight from the cookie jar. No judgment here!
Now that you’ve mastered the art of peanut butter cookie making, it’s time to share your delicious creations with friends, family, or keep them all to yourself - we won’t tell! Happy baking!
