Description
Smooth, buttery Peanut Butter Cookies bring nostalgic comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen. Crisp edges and chewy centers make these classic treats irresistible for cookie lovers seeking pure homemade happiness.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter
- 1/2 cup (128 grams) peanut butter
- 1 egg
- 1 1/4 cups (156 grams) all-purpose flour
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
- 1/2 cup (110 grams) brown sugar
Seasonings and Leavening:
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375F (190C) for optimal cookie baking temperature.
- Combine softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl, blending until the mixture becomes smooth and homogeneous.
- In a separate bowl, thoroughly whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt to create the dry ingredient mixture.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring consistently until a uniform dough forms.
- Shape the cookie dough into small, uniform 1-inch spheres using your hands.
- Arrange the dough balls on an ungreased cookie sheet, leaving sufficient space between each cookie.
- Take a fork and gently press down on each cookie ball, creating a distinctive crisscross pattern. Optional: Dip the fork in sugar or flour to prevent sticking and add a subtle sweet texture.
- Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for lightly golden edges as an indicator of doneness.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack, enabling them to cool completely and develop their final texture.
Notes
- Swap traditional peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for gluten-free and nut allergy-friendly alternatives.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and create thicker, more structured cookies.
- For extra texture, fold in chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or crushed pretzels into the dough before shaping.
- Use a kitchen scale to measure ingredients precisely, ensuring consistent cookie size and even baking results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 131 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 112 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg