Peanut Butter Cookies

Here's a simple recipe for making delicious peanut butter cookies:

Ingredients

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter

• 1 cup of granulated sugar

• 1 large egg

• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

• Optional: If your peanut butter is unsalted, add 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Mix until well blended.

3. Form Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.

4. Flatten with a Fork: Use a fork to press the dough balls down. Then, create a crisscross pattern.

5. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden. The cookies will be soft when you take them out of the oven, but they will firm up as they cool.

6. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. Serve: Enjoy your homemade peanut butter cookies with a glass of milk or as a tasty snack on their own!

Tips

• Crunchy Texture: Use chunky peanut butter for crunchy peanut butter cookies.

• Mix-ins: You can add chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or a sprinkle of sea salt before baking for extra flavor.

• Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Enjoy your baking!