Description
Enjoy the rich, nutty goodness of Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies. This classic Southern recipe creates soft, chewy cookies packed with peanut butter flavor. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, baking soda, and salt until smooth.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet. Flatten with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use chunky peanut butter.
- Add chocolate chips for a twist.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg