Peanut Butter Cookies
Peanut butter cookies are an American classic born from Depression-era ingenuity, when three humble pantry staples became something unexpectedly elegant. The crosshatch pattern, pressed with fork tines, isn't merely decorative: it ensures even baking and creates contrasting textures, crispy edges giving way to a dense, almost fudgy center. The magic happens through the Maillard reaction, where peanut butter's proteins and natural sugars brown together, developing complex flavors that a plain butter cookie simply cannot achieve.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC).
In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, sugar, and egg.
Scoop out a spoonful of dough and roll it into a ball.
Place the cookie balls onto a nonstick baking sheet.
For extra decoration and to make them cook more evenly, flatten the cookie balls by pressing a fork down on top of them, then press it down again at a 90º angle to make a criss-cross pattern.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the bottom of the cookies are golden brown.
Remove from baking sheet and cool.
Enjoy!.
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