Description
A simple and delicious recipe for Christmas peanut butter cookies. These cookies are soft, chewy, and perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: festive sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Decorate with festive sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For a crunchier texture, bake for an extra 2 minutes.
- Use natural peanut butter for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Christmas peanut butter cookies, holiday cookies, easy cookie recipe