Description
Classic peanut butter cookies with a rich, nutty flavor and soft, chewy texture. These easy-to-make cookies feature the iconic criss-cross pattern and are perfect for snacking, dessert, or sharing.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball with a fork to create a criss-cross pattern.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use well-stirred natural peanut butter if preferred.
- Add chocolate chips or chopped peanuts for extra texture.
- Store with a slice of bread in the container to keep cookies soft.
- Freeze dough or baked cookies for convenient storage.
- Chilling dough is optional but helps prevent spreading.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg