Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• In a large bowl, combine 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 large egg. Use an electric mixer, wooden spoon, or spatula to mix until the ingredients are fully combined and the dough is smooth, scraping the bowl as needed.
• Scoop the dough into balls about 1 tablespoon each. You can roll each scoop briefly between your hands to form a round ball if desired.
• Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart. These cookies do not spread much in the oven, so close spacing is fine.
• Flatten each dough ball with the back of a fork to create a criss-cross pattern.
• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are just beginning to turn golden. Do not overbake.
• Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 3 minutes, then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.