Here’s a classic version of Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies recipe, inspired by traditional Southern baking:
Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda (optional for a lighter texture)
- Pinch of salt (if using unsalted peanut butter)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Mix Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla (if using). Mix until smooth. If using baking soda and salt, add them in now. - Shape Cookies:
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each ball with a fork, making a crisscross pattern. - Bake:
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. - Cool:
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
These cookies are soft, chewy, and full of peanut butter flavor—just like a classic Southern treat!
If you want, I can also give you a slightly sweeter, melt-in-your-mouth version that’s closer to what Jimmy Carter’s grandmother might have made.
Do you want me to do that?
