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Delicious Peanut Butter Cookie Bites with chocolate chips on a rustic wooden background.

Peanut Butter Cookie Bites

Quick and easy peanut butter cookie bites that are soft in the middle and crisp on the edges, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 18 bites
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 75
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Creamy peanut butter Can use chunky peanut butter, but may require additional moisture.
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar Adds moisture and caramel-y flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar Helps the edges crisp.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the dough.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Small splash for flavor.
  • 1 1/4 cups All purpose flour Provides structure.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda For lift.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix the peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  4. Sprinkle in the flour, baking soda, and salt, and stir until just combined.
  5. Using a teaspoon or cookie scoop, roll the dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter.
  6. Place them on the baking sheet, leaving some space between each ball.
  7. Press the tops slightly with a fork if desired.
  8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain slightly soft.
  9. Let them cool on the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Using brown sugar helps them stay moist.