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Fluffy Peanut Butter Cookies

Quick and easy peanut butter cookies made with just six ingredients, delivering a soft, slightly puffy texture perfect for snacks or lunchboxes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup peanut butter Use natural or creamy peanut butter for best results.
  • 1 cup sugar For a deeper flavor, consider using half brown sugar.
  • 1 large egg Serves as a binder for the dough.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Provides lift to the cookies.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix together the peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Flatten each ball with a fork, making a crisscross pattern.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
  2. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze in a single layer; can keep for up to 3 months.