Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Enjoy the timeless taste of Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies! These classic cookies are rich, buttery, and filled with delicious peanut flavor. Perfectly crispy on the edges with a soft, chewy center, they’re a nostalgic treat for any peanut butter lover.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and butter until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- 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 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add chopped peanuts to the dough.
- Use creamy or chunky peanut butter based on preference.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg