Ingredients for Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies With Variations
- Smooth Peanut Butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (adjust to 1 cup for sweeter cookies)
- 1 large egg
- Maple Extract
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Chocolate Covered Toffee Bits
- Peanuts
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Baking Squares
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How to Make Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies With Variations
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup peanut butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Place the balls 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Gently flatten each ball with a fork, creating a criss-cross pattern.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. (Baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven).
- Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- **Variation 1: Chocolate Chip, Toffee, or Peanut Delight:** Press 1 cup of chocolate chips, toffee bits, or chopped peanuts into the top of each cookie ball *before* flattening with the fork. Bake as directed.
- **Variation 2: Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies:** Divide the cookie dough in half. Melt 4 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate baking squares. Stir half of the melted chocolate into each half of the peanut butter cookie dough until evenly combined. Bake as directed.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
31g
Fat
8g
Carbs
3g
