Peanut Butter Cookies
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Peanut Butter Cookies
Description
This Peanut Butter Cookies recipe combines equal parts softened butter and creamy peanut butter with white and brown sugar for a sweet, nutty base. Eggs help bind the dough, while the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt provide structure and leavening. After mixing, the dough is chilled to firm up fats and improve dough handling. Baking scooped dough balls at 375°F for about 10-12 minutes yields cookies with slightly crisp edges and a soft center.
The cookies have a balanced sweetness and a rich peanut undertone. The mixture of baking powder and soda allows for gentle rising and tenderness. These cookies are suitable for including in lunchboxes or serving alongside milk as a classic treat.
Using a stand mixer helps achieve a creamy batter, but mixing by hand can also work. Setting a kitchen timer can assist in baking consistent cookies. Chilling the dough also prevents excessive spreading during baking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter unsalted
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar , packed
- 2 egg large
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- To a stand mixer cream together the butter, peanut butter, sugar and brown sugar together on high speed for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- On medium speed add in the eggs one at a time until well combined.
- Sift the flour, baking powder and baking soda in a separate bowl then add it into the stand mixer with the salt on low speed until just combined then chill the mixture for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and scoop the dough into 2 tablespoon-sized balls then bake for 10-12 minutes.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter for better control of salinity.
- Chill the dough for at least 2 hours to reduce spreading and improve texture.
- Pre-measure ingredients for easier assembly.
- Clicking times in the instructions can start a kitchen timer for precise baking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 175mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 255IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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