Yesterday, out of the blue, I developed a sudden desire to eat peanut butter cookies. To fight the temptation, I first vacuumed the entrance hall. Then I went for a swim. Then I took Lily the Beagle for a long walk. And when we returned from our stroll, I made a big batch of peanut butter cookies.
Peanut butter cookies are so delicious they should be illegal. They are sinfully easy to make, too. I use the same 3-ingredient recipe that's been floating around the internet of late. It's the same recipe that I and millions of other cookie enthusiasts have been using for decades.
To start, tip 1 cup peanut butter (I use a creamy commercial version) into a bright green bowl.
Lick the measuring cup.
Then add 1/2 cup sugar...
And 1 large egg.
You can, if you wish, add 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (Silver Fox's preference), or 1/2-to-1 teaspoon vanilla extract (reader Shannon A's recommendation).
Violently beat the ingredients until smooth and thick -- about 30 seconds.
Then take a small clump of dough, and roll it between your palms to form a 1-inch-diameter ball.
Place the ball on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat the above 2 steps for the remaining dough, spacing the balls about 1 inch apart.
Flatten each cookie with the tines of a fork...
Then rotate the fork and press again, to make cross-hatches.
When you are finished, your cookies will look something like this. Some bakers like to sprinkle the cookies with sugar just before baking, but I never do.
Bake on the center rack of a preheated 325°F oven until done -- 15 minutes. By the looks of things, you'll think the cookies are under-baked. But just let them cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes, and they will firm up beautifully.
When firm, transfer the biscuits to a wire rack, and let them cool completely.
As you've just seen, these cookies are a cinch to make. They are melt-in-your-mouth-delicious, too. Betcha can't eat just one!
In the comments field below, let me know if you'd like to give these blissful bites a try. Meanwhile, here's the printable recipe:
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