Description
These peanut butter cookies are a classic favorite, with a soft and chewy texture that’s hard to resist. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, they are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth, then mix in the peanut butter until well combined.
- Combine and Scoop: Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll into balls.
- Bake: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Use a fork to gently press a crisscross pattern on each cookie. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
