Description
These Soft Peanut Butter Cookies are a classic treat that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion. With a chewy texture and a rich peanut butter flavor, these homemade cookies are sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Form Dough Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place on baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Use a fork to press a crisscross pattern on each cookie. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft. Do not overbake.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra peanut flavor, use chunky peanut butter or add chopped peanuts to the dough.
- Store in an airtight container to keep cookies soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
