Ingredients and Weight:
1 cup (240 ml) smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200 grams) sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups (320 grams) all-purpose flour
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
Difficulty Level: 2 (out of 5, where 1 is very easy and 5 is very difficult)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter and butter until smooth.
- Add the sugar and mix well.
- Add the egg and mix until combined.
- Stir in the baking soda, salt, and flour.
- Drop cookie dough by the spoonful onto an ungreased cookie sheet, leaving room for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Each cookie contains approximately:
Calories: 250-300 (depending on the size of the cookies)
Fat: 16g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 6g
(Nutritional information may vary based on the specific ingredients used.)
Dish Characteristics:
- These cookies are super easy to make and require minimal ingredients.
- The cookies have a rich peanut butter flavor and a crispy exterior with a soft and chewy center.
- They are perfect for an anytime snack or for baking with children.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are so easy to make and taste amazing! My kids love them."
- "These peanut butter cookies are the best I've ever made. The flavor is spot on."
- "I love how simple and quick this recipe is. The cookies are perfect for sharing with friends."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use smooth peanut butter for best results. Crunchy peanut butter may change the texture of the cookies.
- For best results, let the cookies cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
- These cookies spread quite a bit during baking, so leave room on the cookie sheet for them to spread out.
