Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies

Here’s a nostalgic and delicious recipe inspired by Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies—simple, old-fashioned, and full of peanut flavor:

Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt (optional)

Optional Add-ins:

• ½ cup chopped peanuts

• ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

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

2. Mix ingredients in a bowl: peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and salt (if using). Stir until well combined. The dough will be thick.

3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.

4. Flatten with a fork in a crisscross pattern.

5. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked—this is perfect!

6. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.