Peanut Butter Cookies
Soft, chewy, and full of delicious flavor, these Peanut Butter Cookies are simple to make and perfect for sharing or enjoying as a quick dessert.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy) Use commercial spread, not pure peanut butter.
- 200 g brown sugar (packed) Ensure it is packed tightly.
- 1 large egg Room temperature preferred.
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the peanut butter, brown sugar, and egg in a bowl and mix until well combined.
- Refrigerate the dough for 10 minutes as it will be too soft for scooping.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 180C / 350F (standard) or 160C / 320F (fan/convection).
- Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- Use a cookie scoop to place 1 tablespoon scoops of the dough onto the trays, spaced about 5 cm / 2 inches apart.
- Dip a large fork into hot water and press down on each scoop of dough to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake both trays in the oven for about 10 minutes, swapping the trays halfway through.
- Cookies should be light golden on the surface and golden on the edges. Bake longer if you prefer crisper cookies.
- Leave the cookies to cool on the tray.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Customize with chocolate chips, nuts, or different nut butters.