Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
These classic peanut butter cookies, inspired by a recipe from Jimmy Carter’s grandmother, are a delightful treat for any occasion. With a perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors, these cookies are sure to become a household favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 25-27 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Form dough balls: Roll dough into small balls and place on the baking sheet. Use a fork to gently press a crisscross pattern on each cookie.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and serve: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter Cookies, Jimmy Carter, Dessert, Baking, Homemade
