Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix peanut butter, sugar, and egg in a bowl until a smooth dough forms.
- Scoop equal portions onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Press lightly with a fork to create a classic crisscross pattern.
- Bake until the edges look set and the centers remain slightly soft.
- Cool on the tray for several minutes to help the cookies firm up.
- Transfer to a rack and serve once the texture becomes tender and stable.
Notes
For softer cookies, remove them when centers still look slightly underdone. For crispier cookies, bake one to two minutes longer. Freeze shaped dough portions for quick baking later. Handle warm cookies gently because they firm as they cool. Customize flavor with cinnamon, vanilla, cocoa, or chocolate chips. Store in an airtight container for up to five days.