Buttery Peanut Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Base
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1 large egg
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1 tsp of vanilla extract
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1 cup of granulated sugar
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1 cup of peanut butter (chunky or smooth)
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover a baking tray with a silicone mat or baking parchment.
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Stir together the sugar, peanut butter, egg, and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Keep mixing until it turns into a thick, lump-free dough.
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Scoop out a tablespoon of the dough and turn it into a ball. Spread the balls out on your tray, leaving about 2 inches in between. Press each with a fork to make a crisscross design.
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Pop the cookies in the oven for roughly 8-10 minutes. The edges should be firm while the centers stay a little soft—they’ll firm up as they cool.
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After baking, leave the cookies on the tray for about 5 minutes. Then, set them on a rack to cool completely.
# Notes:
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If you like softer cookies, take them out just a bit earlier and let them cool on the tray.
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Mix in chopped chocolate or nuts for extra crunch.
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Want a low-sugar option? Swap in coconut sugar or monk fruit sweetener.