Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies
Created by Marion_in_Savannah on October 19, 2011
- Servings: 30
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 15m
- Recipe #889
Ingredients
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter (or half smooth and half crunchy)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
How to Make
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Step 1: In a large bowl stir together the peanut butter with the sugar, egg and vanilla until well combined. TIP – Do NOT over-beat these with a mixer. Just stir together in a bowl until everything is mixed together. Beating with a mixer releases too much oil from the peanut butter and will change the texture of the cookies. They'll still taste good, but will be almost like a cross between a cookie and a candy.
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Step 2: Let the dough rest for a few minutes to "tighten up" a bit.
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Step 3: Shape into 1 inch balls and place at least 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
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Step 4: Gently flatten the cookies with the tines of a fork.
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Step 5: Bake at 325°F for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Step 6: Cool on a few layers of paper towels.