Description
Classic peanut butter cookies inspired by Jimmy Carter’s grandmother.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and baking soda.
- Form the dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Flatten the balls with a fork, making a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Try adding chocolate chips for variety.
- 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: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: jimmy carter, peanut butter cookies, grandmother's recipe