Homemade Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Name: Homemade Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 27 min
Yield: 48 cookies
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup unsalted butter; 1 ½ cup granulated sugar; ¾ cup light brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 cups creamy peanut butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Bake Time
12 mins
Total Time
1 hr 27 mins
Servings
48 cookies
Calories
159 kcal
Course
Baked Goods
Cuisine
American

Homemade Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Nicole Henderson

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Perfect homemade Peanut Butter Cookies. Soft and chewy, easy to make, and topped with a sweet sugar coating. You're going to love this delicious recipe!

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Ingredients

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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup unsalted butter softened
1 ½ cup granulated sugar divided
¾ cup light brown sugar packed
2 large eggs
2 cups creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with 1 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until creamy.
Add in eggs, vanilla, and peanut butter. Mix until combined. Slowly add in flour mixture, blending until combined (do not over beat). The crumbs will come together to form a dough, that's when you stop mixing!
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate cookie dough for one hour.
When ready, add remaining 1/2 cup sugar to a small bowl. Using a 2 Tbsp cookie scoop, spoon dough and roll into a ball. Roll in sugar and place on parchment covered baking sheet.
Use the tines of a fork to press criss-cross marks.
Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove and cool on wire rack. ENJOY.

Notes

Use parchment paper or silpat when baking. The extra sugar on the cookie can stick to the pan.
Wonder why fork marks are used? Peanut butter cookies are dense and don't spread as much as most types. The fork marks help ensure even baking.
Want to change up the flavor? Try mixing in some chocolate chips or M&M'S candies to the dough.
Need something even easier? This 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookie recipe is THE BOMB. No flour needed!
Chilling the dough in this recipe is important! It helps the softened butter bind to the peanut butter creating the perfect texture!
Dry dough? Be sure you use your hands to roll the cookie dough balls, the warmth will help dough form.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cookie Calories 159kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 116mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 159 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1cookie
Calories	159kcal	8%
Carbohydrates	17g	6%
Protein	3g	6%
Fat	9g	14%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	5g	29%
Cholesterol	18mg	6%
Sodium	116mg	5%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	10g	20%