Deliciously chewy and nutty peanut butter cookies

These American-style Peanut Butter Cookies are the perfect blend of sweet and salty, with a crunchy texture from the peanuts. They are easy to make and great for a quick snack or dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup of white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup of chopped peanuts

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
3. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the mixture and stir until well combined.
4. Fold in the chopped peanuts.
5. Roll the dough into balls and place them on the baking sheet. Press each ball down with a fork to make a criss-cross pattern.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown.
7. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Enjoy these delicious and nutty peanut butter cookies!

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