Description
Bring back comforting nostalgia with these Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies—golden-edged, soft-centered, and irresistibly nutty. Perfect for quick baking sessions, they deliver that beloved balance of sweetness and rich peanut butter flavor. Whether you’re filling a holiday tin, prepping a lunchbox treat, or need an easy recipe for guests, this cookie is a no-fuss classic that never fails. Great for your list of quick desserts, easy cookie recipes, and snack ideas—and ready in under 30 minutes. A must-have for anyone looking for homemade cookie ideas or a warm touch of tradition.
Ingredients
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together peanut butter, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until dough forms.
5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, place on baking sheet, and flatten with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
6. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers just set.
7. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let them rest on the baking sheet.
A sprinkle of flaky sea salt before baking enhances flavor beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg