Soft Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies (Printable version)

Irresistibly soft and chewy peanut butter delights made with three simple ingredients for a quick treat.

# What You'll Need:

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01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter (unsweetened or lightly sweetened)
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, and egg. Stir until fully blended and smooth.
03 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
04 - Flatten each ball gently with a fork to form a crisscross pattern.
05 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until edges are set and tops begin to crack.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Three ingredients is all it takes, and you probably have them right now.
  • Naturally gluten-free without any fancy substitutes or complicated steps.
  • They bake so fast you can go from craving to eating in fifteen minutes.
  • The texture is impossibly soft in the center with crisp edges that crack just right.
02 -
  • The dough will look oily if your peanut butter separated, so mix the jar thoroughly before measuring.
  • Don't overbake them or they turn hard instead of chewy, even one extra minute makes a difference.
  • Room temperature eggs blend in faster and create a smoother dough that holds together better.
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop to keep them all the same size so they bake evenly every single time.
  • Let the dough rest for five minutes before shaping if it feels too sticky to handle.
  • Press the fork into flour before making the crisscross pattern to prevent sticking.
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