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Homemade old fashioned chewy peanut butter cookies on a plate

Old Fashioned Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

These cookies blend nostalgia with deliciousness, featuring rich peanut butter flavor and a satisfying chewy texture, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup peanut butter Use natural peanut butter for best results.
  • 1 cup sugar You can substitute with brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
  • 1 piece egg Ensure the egg is at room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Add the baking soda and salt, mixing thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Baking
  1. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a fork, creating a crisscross pattern on top.
  3. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  4. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a special touch, serve warm with a cold glass of milk or create cookie sandwiches with ice cream.
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