Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies Made Easy
Delve into the nostalgia of Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies with this easy recipe that captures the heart of Southern baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and baking soda.
- Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each ball with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of salt or chopped nuts.
- These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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