Snacks

Peanut Butter Cookies

Approximately 18 cookies (2 per serving)

Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes

Kid-Friendly

Diet Style

GF
LF
LS
V

Tools You'll Need

  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Medium-sized Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Beater
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven

    Preheat oven to 350º.

  2. Mix dry ingredients together

    Add peanut butter, sugar, baking soda, and salt to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat the dry ingredients together on medium until well blended.

  3. Add liquid ingredients

    Add the egg and vanilla to the mixture and blend on low speed until fully incorporated.

  4. Prep baking sheets

    Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

  5. Scoop cookies onto sheets

    Using a tablespoon, measure cookie scoops. Scoop six cookies onto each baking sheet. With the back of a spoon, gently press the top of the dough to flatten slightly.

  6. Bake cookies

    Bake the cookies for 8–10 minutes.

  7. Remove and cool

    Remove cookies from the oven, and cool on a cooling rack.*

  8. Repeat with remaining dough

    Repeat steps 5–7 with any remaining batter.

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Chef's Note:

When baking the cookies, the tops should be slightly cracked and crinkly. You want to remove them from the oven before they begin to brown around the edges.

Nutrition Info

Per Each Serving

  • Calories

    250

  • Fat

    15g

  • Saturated Fat

    3g

  • Protein

    7g

  • Total Carbs

    24g

  • Fiber

    2g

  • Sugar

    21g

  • Sodium

    88mg

  • Cholesterol

    21mg