Peanut Butter Drop Cookies with Sea Salt Sprinkles

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Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies, enhanced with a touch of sea salt to balance the sweet and nutty flavors. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, layers creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, large egg into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 18, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 18 American cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Stir until a thick, uniform dough forms.
  2. Step 2: Using a tablespoon, scoop dough and drop onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Lightly press each cookie with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
  3. Step 3: Sprinkle a pinch of 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes evenly over the tops of the cookies.
  4. Step 4: Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but centers remain soft. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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