Description

Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies are a nostalgic, soft and chewy treat full of rich peanut butter flavor. With crisp edges and tender centers, these classic cookies evoke the warmth of home and tradition.

Ingredients

1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup butter, softened

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream together peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
Beat in softened butter, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
Stir in vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients until combined.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on the baking sheet.
Flatten each dough ball with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are set.
Let rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a chewier cookie, chill the dough for 15 minutes before baking.
Use natural peanut butter if desired—just ensure it’s thick and well stirred.
Add chocolate drizzle or a jam center for fun variations.
Use the spoon-and-level method for measuring flour to avoid dry cookies.
Store at room temperature or freeze for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 140
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 95mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 20mg