Makes: 18 cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter (conventional, not natural/oily)
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (white or light brown)
• 1 large egg

Instructions

1. Prepare Dough:
   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
   • In a bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, and egg. Stir until smooth and thick (1–2 minutes).
   • Optional: Chill dough 10 minutes if too soft.
2. Shape Cookies:
   • Roll dough into 1-inch balls (1 tbsp each). Place 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
   • Flatten each ball with a fork in a criss-cross pattern (dip fork in sugar to prevent sticking).
3. Bake:
   • Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden (cookies will firm while cooling).
   • Remove from oven (do not overbake).
4. Cool:
   • Let rest on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.