Easy Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup of creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup of chocolate chips (optional)
• 1/4 cup of chopped nuts (optional)
• Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, and egg until smooth.
3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
4. If desired, sprinkle chocolate chips or chopped nuts on top of each cookie before baking.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
6. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

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