There’s something special about an old-fashioned peanut butter cookie recipe that’s been passed down through generations. These Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies are soft, rich, and full of deep peanut butter flavor with those classic fork marks on top. One bite tastes like warm Southern comfort. Save this recipe and tag a friend who loves homemade peanut butter cookies!
Yield: 12 large servings
Ingredients:
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter (240 g)
• 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
How to make them:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter and sugar until thick and smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix until fully combined.
- Stir in the baking soda and salt. The dough will be thick and slightly glossy.
- Scoop large dough balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place them on the baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Use a fork to gently press a crisscross pattern on each cookie. This classic step helps the cookies bake evenly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft.
- Let the peanut butter cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack. They will firm up slightly while staying soft inside.
These homemade peanut butter cookies are incredible with a cold glass of milk or a warm cup of coffee.