Peanut Butter Cookies
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Peanut Butter Cookies
Description
This Peanut Butter Cookies recipe blends half a cup each of softened butter and peanut butter with brown and granulated sugars, then incorporates an egg, vanilla, baking soda, and unbleached all-purpose flour. The ingredients come together to create a dough that is scooped into balls and pressed fork-wise before baking. Baking at 350 degrees for 7-8 minutes yields cookies that are soft and chewy inside with a delicate crispness around the edges.
The cookies do not require elaborate preparation, making them accessible for everyday baking. The peanut butter provides distinctive flavor and richness, while the dual sugars contribute moisture and sweetness. Pressing the dough balls helps achieve the traditional criss-cross pattern and even cooking.
After baking, cookies should cool briefly on the sheet to set slightly before being transferred to a cooling rack. They can be served right away or stored in airtight containers for up to three days, maintaining their texture well. This recipe is well-suited for those who appreciate a classic peanut butter cookie with straightforward ingredients and method.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup peanut butter such as Jif
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour unbleached
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper and set aside.
- Cream peanut butter, butter, and both sugars together until light and fluffy. Stir in egg and vanilla. Scrape sides and mix again. Incorporate baking soda and flour until just combined.
- Scoop dough balls onto the baking sheet leaving lots of room around each cookie to expand. Press down cookie dough balls using a fork.
- Bake 7-8 minutes. Cool on baking sheet 3 minutes and then remove to cooling rack. Serve immediately or store in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 130kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 130IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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