Description
Enjoy a taste of nostalgia with Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies. These classic cookies are rich, nutty, and perfectly balanced between crisp edges and a chewy center. Simple to make and full of old-fashioned charm, they’re a timeless treat for peanut butter lovers of all ages!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into small balls and place on the baking sheet. Use a fork to gently press a crisscross pattern on each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve and enjoy!