Name: Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup creamy peanut butter; 1 cup granulated sugar; ½ cup brown sugar, packed; ½ cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2: Cream the Base

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 3: Add Egg and Vanilla

Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.

Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.

Step 5: Shape and Bake

Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets. Press each cookie gently with a fork in a crisscross pattern. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring.

Notes

Do not overbake—cookies firm up as they cool.
Use room-temperature ingredients for best texture.
The fork press is traditional and helps even baking.
Natural peanut butter may alter texture slightly.