20 mintime
Easydifficulty
18Servings
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Quick & Easy Peanut Butter Cookies
75% authentic · American
A simplified version of the classic, this recipe uses fewer ingredients and a quicker method for delicious peanut butter cookies with minimal fuss. Perfect for when you need a sweet treat in a hurry.
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Ingredients
- creamy peanut butter1 cup
- granulated sugar1 cup
- large egg1
- all-purpose flour1/2 cup
- baking soda1/2 teaspoon
- salt1/4 teaspoon
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, and egg. Mix until smooth.
- 3
Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 4
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- 5
Flatten each cookie with the bottom of a glass or a fork.
- 6
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- 7
Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
