Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies
These golden, crisscross-topped cookies carry the warmth of a family kitchen and the charm of a time when recipes were passed down with love. Beloved by Jimmy Carter’s own grandmother, they’re soft inside, lightly crisp at the edges, and full of peanut butter richness. Perfect for a quick dessert, after-school snack, or nostalgic treat, they’re an easy recipe made with pantry staples.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cream butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
- Roll tablespoon-sized dough portions into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Press each ball with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 105mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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