Description
Bite into history with Jimmy Carter’s grandmother’s peanut butter cookies—soft in the center, crisp on the edges, and packed with nostalgic flavor. This easy recipe blends creamy peanut butter, butter, and the perfect balance of sugars for a classic treat you can whip up in minutes. Whether for quick breakfast ideas, a cozy afternoon snack, or an easy dessert to share with friends, these cookies are timeless. Great for both beginner bakers and seasoned pros looking for dinner ideas, healthy-ish snacks, or fun food ideas for gatherings.
Ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream peanut butter, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg until smooth and fully combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
5. Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and place on baking sheet. Flatten with fork in crisscross pattern.
6. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft.
7. Cool on sheet for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough helps cookies keep their shape and bake thicker.
Using a mix of white and brown sugar creates the best balance of chewy and crisp texture.
Store with a slice of bread in the container to keep them soft for days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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