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Ingredients

• 200 g smooth or crunchy peanut butter (not the natural, runny kind)
• 175 g caster or light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• ¼ tsp Salt
• ½ tsp Vanilla extract (optional)

Method

1. Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan, 350°F) and line a large baking tray with baking paper.
2. Mix everything in a bowl with a wooden spoon until it pulls together into a smooth, thick dough.
3. Roll into 16 walnut-sized balls and space them out on the tray. Press each one flat with the back of a fork, then press again at a right angle to make a criss-cross.
4. Bake for 10–12 min until lightly golden at the edges. They will be very soft, so leave them on the tray for 10 min to firm up before moving.

Tips

• Contains peanuts; keep well away from anyone with a peanut allergy.
• For a softer, more cookie-like texture, mix in 120 g plain flour and ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda (no longer gluten-free).

Sources

Written in our own words after cross-checking these recipes:

BBC Good Food King Arthur Baking Once Upon a Chef