Peanut Butter Cookie Dessert
Bake the easiest, chewiest Peanut Butter Cookie recipe with just 6 ingredients. These classic cookies are soft-baked and perfect with a glass of milk.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- oven
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- wooden spoon
- electric mixer
- cookie scoop
- fork
- wire rack
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Mix with a wooden spoon or an electric mixer on low speed until a uniform, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop or a spoon, portion the dough and roll it between your palms to form 1-inch balls. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Use the tines of a fork to gently press down on each dough ball, creating a classic criss-cross pattern. Press just until the dough is about 1/2-inch thick.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden. The centers will still look soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. They will firm up as they cool.
Notes
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet to firm up. Use room temperature egg for best results.