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Peanut Butter Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Peanut Butter Cookies to Sweeten Your Day

Enjoy these nostalgic Peanut Butter Cookies, delightfully soft and quick to make, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter This rich ingredient provides the essential nutty flavor.
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Softened helps achieve a delightful texture.
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Balances sweetness and contributes to a golden crust.
  • ½ cup brown sugar Adds moisture and caramel flavor.
  • 1 large egg Binds the ingredients.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
For the Dry Mixture
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour Creates the structure of the cookies.
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda Helps cookies rise.
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • hand mixer or whisk
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together peanut butter and unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Scoop out 1 to 1.5-inch balls of dough and place them on the baking sheet, spaced apart.
  7. Flatten each dough ball with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are just set.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.

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