Description
Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies are a classic, nostalgic treat featuring a perfect blend of creamy peanut butter and sweetness. These easy-to-make cookies are naturally gluten-free and offer a delightful soft yet slightly crisp texture with a charming crisscross pattern on top, making them a timeless dessert loved by all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Peanut Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and sugar. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended, forming the base of your cookie dough.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Incorporate the egg, baking soda, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into the peanut butter mixture. Mix thoroughly until the dough is fully combined and slightly thickened.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a ball. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie for spreading during baking.
- Create Crisscross Pattern: Using a fork, gently flatten each ball and press down to create the traditional crisscross pattern on the top of each cookie.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown, indicating perfect doneness.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving to ensure they set properly and maintain texture.
Notes
- For extra texture, use crunchy peanut butter or stir in a handful of chopped peanuts.
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free, but always verify ingredient labels if you require strict gluten-free compliance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
