Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (250g) Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 1 cup (200g) Granulated White Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg (room temperature)

Instructions:

  1. Heat the oven. Set your rack to the middle position and preheat to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine the basics. Drop the 1 cup peanut butter, 1 cup sugar, and 1 large egg into a sturdy mixing bowl.
  3. Work the dough. Beat the mixture vigorously for at least 2 minutes. Wait until the oily sheen disappears and it forms a matte ball.
  4. Portion the rounds. Scoop rounded tablespoons (about 30g each) of the dough into your palms.
  5. Roll and smooth. Roll each portion between your hands until it forms a perfectly smooth, crack free sphere.
  6. Arrange the tray. Place the balls on a parchment lined baking sheet, leaving exactly 2 inches of space between them.
  7. Mark the tops. Press a dinner fork into the top of each ball, then rotate the fork 90 degrees and press again.
  8. Bake the batch. Slide the tray into the oven for exactly 10–12 minutes. Remove when the edges look dull and set.
  9. Cooling period. Let