Ingredients
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- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For an extra flavor twist, you can add chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the dough.
- Ensure your peanut butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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