Description
Enjoy these delicious peanut butter cookies—soft, chewy, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor. Perfect for snacks, desserts, or any sweet craving
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter: Softened to room temperature, butter provides a rich flavor and aids in creating a tender cookie.
- 1/2 cup peanut butter: The star ingredient! Choose smooth or crunchy based on your preference for texture.
- 1/2 cup sugar: Adds sweetness and helps achieve a nice balance of flavors.
- 1/2 cup brown sugar: Brings moisture to the cookies and adds depth with its caramel notes.
- 1 large egg: Binds the ingredients together and contributes to the chewy texture.
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract: Enhances the overall flavor profile, making it richer.
- 1 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour: Creates the structure of the cookies, allowing them to hold their shape.
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda: A leavening agent that helps the cookies rise slightly for a softer center.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances the peanut flavor.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup softened butter, 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Use an electric mixer or a wooden spoon to mix until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla: Crack in 1 large egg and pour in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the dough: Using your hands or a cookie scoop, roll the dough into balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them onto an ungreased cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten the cookies: Dip a fork in sugar (or flour) and press down gently on each ball to create a crisscross pattern on top, which also helps flatten the cookies.
- Bake: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will firm up as they cool.
- Cool and enjoy: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious peanut butter cookies!