Description
These irresistibly chewy peanut butter cookies are made in just one bowl for easy cleanup and maximum flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- If using chocolate chips, fold them into the dough.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, do not overbake.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg