Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
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Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
Description
Classic Peanut Butter Cookies are made by creaming butter with granulated and brown sugar to integrate air and sweetness, then mixing in creamy peanut butter and a whole egg for binding and richness. A combination of baking powder and baking soda provides leavening, while flour creates the structure. After forming the dough into small balls and pressing them with a fork to make a crisscross pattern, the cookies are baked at 350°F until their bases begin to turn golden, signaling readiness. This method yields cookies with a tender center and slightly crisp edges with pronounced peanut flavor.
The balance of sugars and peanut butter gives these cookies a pleasant sweetness and nutty depth. They work well served on their own or with a glass of milk or tea. Making batches for sharing or for casual snacking is straightforward with this reliable recipe.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter room temperature, unsalted
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2/3 cup peanut butter
- 1 egg large
- ¾ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- With an electric hand mixer, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add the peanut butter and egg and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, add baking powder, baking soda, salt, and flour (sift flour once measured). Add to the peanut butter mixture, mix until combined.
- Form dough into 1" balls. Place the balls about 3-inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten in a crisscross pattern using a fork.
- Bake 8-9 minutes until cookies just start to turn golden at the base. Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool 5 minutes then transfer on a wire rack.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbs | 15g | |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 88mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 128IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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