Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies are a nostalgic Southern treat made with simple pantry staples. Packed with creamy peanut butter flavor and a soft, chewy texture, these old-fashioned cookies bring comfort and tradition to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 18–20 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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1 cup peanut butter
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla (if using).
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Stir until well blended.
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Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
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Flatten each cookie with a fork, making a crisscross pattern.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
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Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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No flour required, making it naturally gluten-free.
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Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
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Cookies will be soft when removed from oven and firm up as they cool.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg