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Peanut Butter Cookies

Close-up of stacked peanut butter cookies with crisscross fork marks and visible peanut bits on a white ceramic plate with warm natural lighting

Chewy peanut butter cookies with slightly crisp edges, marked with classic fork crisscrosses and bits of peanuts, baked to warm golden perfection.

Ingredients

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1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, mix together peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
Add egg and vanilla extract; beat until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on an ungreased baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Use a fork to gently press down on each ball, creating a crisscross pattern.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Stack cooled cookies on a round white ceramic plate for serving.