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Jimmy Carter Grandma Classic Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

Jimmy Carter Grandma Classic Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

Are you looking for a simple cookie recipe? TheJimmy Carter Grandma Classic Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe is perfect for you. These cookies are soft and delicious.
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Course Dessert

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon or electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cookie sheet
  • Parchment paper 
  • Fork
  • Oven mitts
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • half cup of butter
  • half cup white sugar
  • half cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 and quarter cups flour
  • half teaspoon of baking soda
  • half teaspoon of baking powder
  • add a pinch of salt.

Instructions
 

  • Heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Line your cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • This prevents cookies from sticking to pan.
  • Set the prepared sheet aside for now.
  • Beat softened butter in a large bowl.
  • Add both white and brown sugar gradually.
  • Mix until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
  • This should take about three minutes total.
  • Add peanut butter to the butter mixture.
  • Crack in the egg and vanilla extract.
  • Mix everything together until smooth and creamy.
  • Make sure there are no lumps remaining.
  • Mix flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  • Add the pinch of salt too.
  • Stir these dry ingredients together in bowl.
  • Add this slowly to the wet mixture.
  • Mix until just combined, don't overmix dough.
  • Roll dough into small balls, about one inch.
  • Place them on your prepared cookie sheet.
  • Leave two inches of space between each.
  • Press each ball gently with a fork.
  • Make a crisscross pattern on each cookie.
  • Put the sheet in your preheated oven.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes exactly.
  • Cookies should look slightly golden on edges.
  • Don't overbake them or they'll be hard.
  • Remove from oven and let cool completely.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for better mixing.
  • Don't skip the crisscross fork pattern step.
  • It helps cookies bake evenly throughout dough.
  • Add chocolate chips if you want variety.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container always.
  • They stay fresh for one whole week.
  • You can freeze the dough for later.
  • Just thaw it before baking your cookies.
  • Natural peanut butter works great too here.
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