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Peanut Butter Cookies
Peanut Butter Cookies blend creamy peanut butter with a buttery dough to create soft, slightly chewy cookies with a hint of crunch from the sugar coating. The recipe uses a combination of baking soda and baking powder for leavening, resulting in a tender texture. Rolling the dough balls in granulated sugar before baking adds a light sweetness and a slight crust. Best when not overbaked, these cookies set as they cool and can be enjoyed for several days when stored properly.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
9 mins
Total Time
24 mins
Servings:
24
cookies
Calories:
125 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg large
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- granulated sugar for rolling cookies in, extra
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream the butter and peanut butter together until combined. Add the sugars and beat until creamy and smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add in the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix on low until just combined. Don't over mix.
- Take about 2 tablespoons of dough and form a cookie dough ball. Roll in granulated sugar. Place cookies on prepared baking sheet, about 2-inches apart.
- Bake the cookies for 9-10 minutes or until they are golden at the edges and just set. Don't overbake, the cookies will set up as they cool. Remove pan from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely.
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Notes
- Take care not to overbake; the cookies will firm up as they cool on the baking sheet.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days to preserve freshness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
125kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
100mg
(4%)
Potassium
58mg
(1%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
130IU
(3%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 125kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 58mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 130IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.