Easy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe for Beginners
Craving a sweet, nutty treat? These peanut butter cookies are perfect for beginners! With simple ingredients and steps, you’ll bake chewy, delicious cookies in under 30 minutes. Enjoy their rich flavor with a glass of milk or as a quick snack. Ideal for new bakers or busy parents.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Cream butter, peanut butter, and sugars until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
- Stir dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in sugar if desired.
- Place on baking sheet. Press with a fork for crisscross pattern.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until golden. Cool 5 minutes on sheet.
Notes
For perfect peanut butter cookies, use creamy peanut butter for a smooth texture. Variation: Add ½ cup chocolate chips for a choco-nutty twist.
Nutrition:
Calories: 120 kcal per cookie
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 7g
Sugar: 8g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 7g
Sugar: 8g