Peanut Butter Cookie Bites
Ingredients:
1 cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
Mini chocolate chips or chopped peanuts (optional, for topping)
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well combined.
Step 3: Add the Dry Ingredients
Add the baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until incorporated.
Gradually add the flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
Step 4: Shape the Cookie Bites
Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 tablespoon each, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
If desired, press a few mini chocolate chips or chopped peanuts into the tops of the dough balls.
Step 5: Bake
Bake the cookie bites in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly cracked. The cookies should still look soft in the center.
Remove from the oven and let the cookie bites cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 6: Serve
Once cooled, enjoy your Peanut Butter Cookie Bites with a glass of milk or as a quick snack!