Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • flaked sea salt (for topping, optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and egg. Stir vigorously until the mixture transforms into a smooth, cohesive dough that pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  3. Roll the dough into 1-inch spheres (approximately the size of a golf ball) and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Use the back of a fork to press down gently on each ball to flatten, then rotate the fork 90 degrees and press again to create a classic crosshatch pattern.
  5. Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with a pinch of flaked sea salt.
  6. Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes to allow the structure to set before moving to a wire rack.