Peanut Butter Cookies

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🛒 Ingredients

  • 🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 🥜 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (or chunky for added texture)
  • 🍬 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 🍬 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 🥚 1 large egg
  • 🌿 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 🍞 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 🌿 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 🌿 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 🧂 1/4 tsp salt

🍳 Instructions

Prepare the Dough
  1. Cream the Butter and Sugars:
    • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  2. Add the Wet Ingredients:
    • Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  3. Combine the Dry Ingredients:
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Mix the Dough:
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
Shape and Bake the Cookies
  1. Preheat the Oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Form the Cookies:
    • Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  3. Create the Classic Pattern:
    • Using a fork, gently press the tops of the cookies in a crisscross pattern.
  4. Bake:
    • Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

💡 Tips and Variations

  • 🍫 Add Chocolate Chips: Mix in 1/2 cup chocolate chips for a peanut butter-chocolate combo.
  • 🌰 Use Almond Butter: Swap peanut butter for almond butter for a nutty variation.
  • 🥜 Crunchy Twist: Add chopped peanuts for extra texture.
  • 🧊 Freeze the Dough: Roll dough into balls and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake directly from frozen, adding an extra minute to the baking time.

🍹 Serving Suggestions

Serve these Peanut Butter Cookies with a glass of cold milk, a hot cup of coffee, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful treat.

What Makes This Recipe Special

These Peanut Butter Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with rich peanut butter flavor. Perfect for bake sales, afternoon snacks, or a nostalgic dessert that everyone will love.

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