Description
These classic Favorite Peanut Butter Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor. Made with simple ingredients and a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, they are ideal for any cookie lover’s collection.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which incorporates air for a better texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly to combine all wet ingredients which helps bind the dough.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder to evenly distribute the leavening agents.
- Combine Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms, careful not to overmix which could toughen the cookies.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop the dough into 1-tablespoon-sized balls and place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow room for spreading.
- Create Pattern: Flatten each dough ball gently with a fork, pressing down to create a classic crisscross pattern that also helps the cookies bake evenly.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown, indicating the cookies are perfectly baked.
- Cool Cookies: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set up properly.
Notes
- You can use either creamy or crunchy peanut butter depending on your texture preference.
- Make sure the butter is softened, not melted, to achieve the best creaming results.
- For softer cookies, bake closer to 10 minutes; for crispier edges, bake the full 12 minutes.
- Storing cookies in an airtight container keeps them fresh for up to one week.
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
