Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Try Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies, a timeless treat with a rich, nutty flavor. These homemade cookies are easy to make, soft, and chewy—perfect for any peanut butter lover!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, baking soda, and salt. Stir until well blended.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each ball with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter for a more authentic flavor.
- For extra crunch, add chopped peanuts or chocolate chips.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg