Description
Soft in the center and crisp on the edges, these classic peanut butter cookies require only six simple ingredients and result in a delicious, foolproof treat with an iconic crisscross fork pattern.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (250g) creamy natural peanut butter
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Extra granulated sugar (for rolling dough balls)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- Optional: Sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Add flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Place extra granulated sugar in a small shallow bowl. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
- Roll each dough ball in the extra sugar to coat completely.
- Place dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Press down firmly on each dough ball with a fork to flatten slightly, then rotate the fork 90 degrees and press down again to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers look set but still soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use creamy peanut butter for best texture. Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies. For thicker cookies, chill dough balls for 30 minutes before baking. Rotate baking sheets halfway through if your oven has hot spots. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, classic cookies, easy baking, 6 ingredient recipe, crisscross cookies, gluten-free option, vegan option