Name: Classic Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter; 1 egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt

Classic Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Joli Brunner Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, these classic peanut butter cookies are perfect to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 12 minutes

Total: 22 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter.
Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat well.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Gently flatten each ball with a fork to create a criss-cross pattern.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories : 483kcal
Total Fat : 28g
Saturated Fat : 11g
Cholesterol : 81mg
Sodium : 390mg
Total Carbohydrates : 52g
Dietary Fiber : 2g
Sugars : 35g
Protein : 8g

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