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Peanut Butter Cookies

These soft and chewy Peanut Butter Cookies are packed with rich, nutty flavor and made with simple ingredients. Perfect for quick baking, this recipe can be turned into Easy Peanut Butter Cookies 3 Ingredients, delicious Peanut Butter Bars, or even creative twists like Biscoff Cookies. A must-try for anyone who loves classic homemade cookies and peanut butter desserts!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 18 Cookies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • Optional Add-ins:
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup chopped peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons Biscoff spread

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and baking soda until smooth.
  3. Scoop dough into small balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Flatten each cookie with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
  5. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  6. Let cookies cool completely before serving.

Notes

Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth texture or crunchy for added bite.
Do not overbake to keep cookies soft and chewy.
For Easy Peanut Butter Cookies 3 Ingredients, skip vanilla and baking soda.
Turn into Peanut Butter Bars by pressing dough into a baking pan and baking for 15–18 minutes.
Add Biscoff spread for a unique twist inspired by Biscoff Recipes.