Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Enjoy the nostalgic taste of Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies! These classic homemade cookies are rich, nutty, and soft with a perfect balance of sweetness. Made with simple pantry staples, they’re an easy and delicious treat for peanut butter lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
- Roll dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use creamy or chunky peanut butter for different textures.
- Sprinkle a little sea salt on top for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg