Ingredients
For this giant peanut butter cookies recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

– Organic peanut butter

– All-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend

– Baking soda

– Salt

– Unsalted butter or vegan butter substitute

– Brown sugar or coconut sugar

– Egg or flax egg for vegan option

– Vanilla extract

Feel free to customize the recipe by experimenting with different types of nut butter or sweeteners to suit your taste preferences.

Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, softened butter, and sugar until creamy.

3. Add the egg (or flax egg) and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.

6. Using a cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.

7. Flatten each cookie slightly with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.

8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Enjoy these easy melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage.