This is a fun section of our private publication where we will share favorite family recipes and the stories that shape them. I will kickstart the joy of sharing recipes by sharing one of my all time favorites. 

You see, I never met a cookie that I didn’t like. Who doesn’t love a good cookie recipe? My husband loves these and will ask me to make them often. This is one of the easiest cookie recipes that I have ever come across. It is a fun recipe for the Fall Season to make with children. I usually make large batches and gift them to friends and family. They are also nice to have on hand for a quick snack. You can decorate them by using mini seasonal cookie cutters or by taking a fork and pressing it into the top of the cookie in a cross shape while the cookies are still warm. These cookies are so good. I like them best when they are fresh out of the oven. They will firm up once they cool. Happy Baking! 

Ingredients and Prep:

Peanut butter: 1 cup of creamy or crunchy conventional peanut butter (avoid runny natural brands).

Sugar: 1 cup of granulated white sugar.

Egg: 1 large egg.

Prep time: 5 minutes.Cook time: 8 to 10 minutes at 350°F (175°C)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Heat oven: Turn your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Mix dough: Stir the peanut butter, sugar, and egg together in a large bowl until smooth.Shape balls: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.Make pattern: Press a fork gently into the top of each ball to create a classic criss-cross pattern. Bake: Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are firm, then let them cool on the pan for a few minutes before moving to a wire rack.

Pro Tip: Add chocolate chips or nuts 

Use brown sugar instead for a chewier texture