Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
These classic peanut butter cookies are a nostalgic treat, passed down from Jimmy Carter’s grandmother. They are simple to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Author: rami
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 25-27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Peanut Butter: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and peanut butter until smooth.
- Add Sugars: Mix in the granulated sugar and brown sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Form Cookie Dough: Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and place them on the baking sheet.
- Make Crosshatch Pattern: Use a fork to create a crisscross pattern on each dough ball by pressing gently.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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