Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

**Servings:** 12 cookies

**Time:**

- **Total Time:** 20 minutes

- **Preparation Time:** 10 minutes

- **Overnight Preparation Required:** Not applicable

- **Cooking Time:** 10 minutes

**Tools:**

- Air fryer

- Mixing bowl

- Measuring cups and spoons

- Fork

- Parchment paper

**Ingredients:**

- 1/2 cup peanut butter

- 1/2 cup granulated sugar

- 1/4 cup brown sugar

- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

- 1/4 teaspoon salt

- 1 large egg

**Instructions:**

1. **Prepare the Dough:**

   - In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.

   - Add the vanilla extract, baking soda, salt, and egg. Mix until well combined.

2. **Form the Cookies:**

   - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).

   - Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper.

   - Scoop out small portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls on the parchment paper.

   - Use a fork to gently press down on each dough ball, creating a crisscross pattern.

3. **Cook the Cookies:**

   - Place the basket in the air fryer and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown.

   - Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes before removing them from the basket.

4. **Serve:**

   - Enjoy warm or let cool completely on a wire rack.

**Health Benefits:**

- Provides protein from peanut butter

- Satisfies sweet cravings in a controlled portion

**Keywords:**

peanut butter cookies, air fryer, easy recipe, quick dessert

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