Description
These Classic Peanut Butter Cookies are a timeless favorite, combining the nutty richness of peanut butter with the sweet crunch of sugar. Perfect for any occasion, these easy-to-make cookies will delight your taste buds with every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Shape and bake: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet. Use a fork to create a crisscross pattern on each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool before enjoying!
Notes
- For a creative twist, try dipping half of each cookie in melted chocolate or sprinkling with flaky sea salt before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg