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Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies

Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies

Embrace the simple joy of baking with these heartwarming peanut butter cookies.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter until smooth. Beat in the egg.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Mix Dough: Gradually add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms.
  5. Shape Cookies: Roll dough into 1-inch balls, place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet, and flatten with a fork to make a crisscross pattern.
  6. Bake: Cook for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  7. Cool: Let cookies sit on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Author: Sophia

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 15 minutes
  • Calories: 10 minutes
  • Sodium: 24 cookies