Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies
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Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies
Description
Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies rely on a straightforward combination of butter, sugars, peanut butter, eggs, flour, baking soda, and vanilla. The baking soda dissolved in hot water is folded last to regulate the rise and spread, preventing the dough from flattening excessively during baking. Pressing a fork pattern on top creates the distinctive look and enhances the texture by slightly crisping the surface. Baking them at 375°F for 8 to 12 minutes results in cookies that hold their shape with a tender yet firm crumb.
The flavor highlights the rich nuttiness of peanut butter paired with the caramel notes from the brown sugar and sweetness from granulated sugar. These cookies can be served as a simple snack or dessert and store well for sharing or enjoying over several days.
The note to dissolve baking soda in hot water just before mixing helps to neutralize its sharp taste and improve uniformity within the dough. Following this step carefully maintains the classic texture and prevents off-flavors that raw baking soda might impart.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar preferably light, firmly packed
- 2 ticks (8 oz) butter at room temperature, unsalted
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter or crunchy peanut butter
- 2 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon water hot
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, beat the granulated and brown sugars and butter on high until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla, reduce the speed to medium, and beat until thoroughly combined.
- Mix the flour and salt together in a small bowl. With the mixer on low, slowly add the flour and salt to the peanut butter mixture and blend thoroughly. In a small bowl, stir together the baking soda and hot water and add it to the cookie dough, mixing until just combined.
- Drop the dough in heaping tablespoons onto the parchment. Gently press a fork into each cookie, first vertically, then horizontally, to create the classic peanut butter cookie crisscross. (If an extra sparkly, extra crunchy cookie is desired, dip your fork in a little granulated sugar prior to pressing it into the dough.)
- Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, until the cookies have barely begun to turn golden at the edges.
- Let the cookies cool for a minute or more on the baking sheet, then move them to a wire rack to cool at least a little. (The cookies will get crisper the longer they cool.) Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Dissolving baking soda in hot water before adding to the dough ensures even distribution and prevents a harsh taste.
- Press fork tines into each cookie in a crisscross pattern to create the traditional texture and appearance.
- Bake until edges are lightly browned but centers remain soft for an ideal chewy texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 48cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 131kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 99mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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