Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated white sugar
  • 1 large (50g) egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) flaky sea salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, and egg.
  3. Stir vigorously with a spatula or beat on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is fully incorporated into a thick, cohesive paste.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon (15g) of dough and roll it into a 1-inch ball. Place balls 2 inches apart on the sheet.
  6. Use a fork to press a criss-cross pattern into the top of each ball, flattening them slightly.
  7. Bake for 8 minutes until the edges turn a deep mahogany-colored brown while the centers remain slightly soft.
  8. Immediately sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt over each cookie while the surface is still hot.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes to set.