Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies: The Best Comfort Treats
Enjoy the nostalgic taste of Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies, a delightful treat that brings comfort in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix peanut butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt; stir until combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the dough.
- These cookies can also be enjoyed with a glass of milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies, cookies, comfort food, dessert