Description
These Favorite Peanut Butter Cookies are a classic treat that everyone will love. Soft, chewy, and packed with peanut butter flavor, these cookies are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Together: In a large bowl, cream peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Shape and Bake: Roll dough into 1-inch balls, place on baking sheet, flatten with a fork, and bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a twist, mix in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips or chopped peanuts.
- Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top before baking for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
