Description
Sweet memories of Jimmy Carter’s grandmother shine through her classic peanut butter cookies. Crisp edges and creamy centers make these nostalgic treats a Southern delight you’ll savor with pure comfort and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for even cooking.
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl, stirring thoroughly until the mixture reaches a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Shape the dough into compact, uniform spheres using gentle rolling motions with your palms.
- Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving adequate spacing between each cookie.
- Gently press a fork into each dough ball, creating a distinctive crisscross pattern that helps distribute heat evenly during baking.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for a golden-brown color that indicates perfect doneness.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set and firm up.
- Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack, letting them cool completely before serving to ensure optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use creamy, smooth peanut butter for the most consistent texture and rich flavor profile.
- Replace sugar with coconut sugar or monk fruit sweetener for a lower glycemic index option perfect for diabetic-friendly baking.
- Swap egg with flax egg or applesauce to make these cookies completely vegan and allergy-friendly.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain their delightful soft and chewy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 94 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg