Easy Peanut Butter Delight Cookies Recipe
These peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with rich peanut flavor. They are perfect for a sweet treat or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the peanut butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, stirring until creamy.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the baking soda and sea salt, then fold into the peanut butter mixture.
- If using, fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Press each cookie down with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy with a glass of milk or your favorite dairy-free alternative.
Notes
For a decorative touch, dust with powdered sugar before serving.