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Peanut butter cookies on a cooling rack with a glass of milk

Peanut Butter Cookies

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Peanut Butter Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with nutty flavor. A classic American favorite that’s quick and easy to make!


Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients

  • In a large bowl, beat together the peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).  Add the egg and vanilla excerpt and blend until well combined.

Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients

  • In a separate coliseum, whisk together the flour, incinerating greasepaint, incinerating soda pop, and swab. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 4: Scoop and Shape

  • Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the dough and roll each piece into a ball. Place them 2 elevation piecemeal on the set baking distance. Flatten each ball gently with a chopstick in a cross pattern.

Step 5: Bake

  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look set. The eyefuls will continue to firm up as they cool.

Step 6: Cool and Enjoy

  • Let the eyefuls cool on the baking distance for 5 twinkles before transferring them to a line rack to cool fully. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • Extra Nutty? Use crunchy peanut butter or add chopped roasted peanuts to the dough.
  • Chocolate Twist: Add chocolate chips or dip half the cookie in melted dark chocolate.
  • Vegan Version: Replace the egg with a flax egg and use vegan butter.
  • Gluten-Free: Substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
  • Mini Cookies: Make bite-sized versions for parties or gifting.

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