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Peanut Butter Cookies

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These soft and chewy peanut butter cookies have the perfect balance of sweetness and nutty flavor. A simple, classic treat that’s easy to make!


Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp baking powder

 

  • 1/4 tsp salt


Instructions

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

  • In a large bowl, beat the peanut butter, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.

  • Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined.

  • Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.

  • Use a fork to press down and create a crisscross pattern on each cookie.

  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.

 

  • Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.


Notes

  • For extra crunch, use chunky peanut butter or mix in ½ cup chopped peanuts.

  • To make them chewier, slightly underbake and let them cool on the baking sheet.

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

 

  • For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour substitute or make flourless peanut butter cookies by omitting the flour and increasing peanut butter to 1 ¼ cups.