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Peanut Butter Cookies

Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies That Bring Back Sweet Memories

Deliciously chewy peanut butter cookies that evoke sweet memories and are easy to make.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Natural peanut butter may require adjustments.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Should be softened.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can swap for coconut sugar.
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Light brown sugar recommended.
  • 1 large Egg A flax egg can be used for vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure for best results.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free blends can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust if using salted butter.
  • 1/4 cup Additional Granulated Sugar For rolling the cookie balls.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Soft Peanut Butter Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
  3. Add one large egg and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Scoop out tablespoons of dough and shape into 1-inch balls.
  7. Roll each ball in additional granulated sugar to coat them.
  8. Place the sugar-coated balls on baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart and flatten slightly with a fork.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
  10. Cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, measure ingredients accurately and avoid overmixing dough. Chill the dough for chewier cookies.

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