Description
Soft, nostalgic, and irresistibly rich with peanut butter flavor, Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies are the perfect old-fashioned treat. With a classic crisscross top and a melt-in-your-mouth center, these cookies are ideal for everything from quick breakfast bites to easy dessert ideas. Made from pantry staples and bursting with Southern charm, this easy recipe brings back the warmth of homemade baking. Whether you’re looking for healthy snack swaps, dinner ideas for dessert, or just timeless food ideas, this one’s a keeper.
Ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter
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 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until fully combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Scoop dough into 1 to 1.5-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Press each dough ball with a fork in a crisscross pattern to flatten slightly.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set.
9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature butter and egg for a smooth dough.
Do not overbake—cookies should be just set in the center when removed from the oven.
Add a slice of bread to your storage container to keep cookies soft for days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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