Description
Irresistible ultra-soft peanut butter cookies deliver a nostalgic homemade comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen. Crumbly edges and rich nutty centers promise pure bliss for cookie enthusiasts seeking sweet perfection you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Base:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) unsalted peanut butter
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Flour and Leavening:
- 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) milk (optional for softer texture)
- Extra sugar for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and arrange parchment paper on a baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Combine peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl, stirring until the mixture achieves a uniform, smooth consistency.
- Incorporate flour gradually into the wet ingredients, blending until a cohesive dough forms. If the mixture appears too dense, introduce a small amount of milk to enhance flexibility.
- Create uniform spherical portions by scooping and rolling the dough into tablespoon-sized balls. Optional: coat each ball with an additional layer of granulated sugar for extra sweetness and texture.
- Position the dough spheres onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring approximately 2 inches of spacing between each cookie to allow for proper expansion during baking.
- Use a fork to gently indent each dough ball, creating a classic crisscross pattern that not only enhances visual appeal but also helps the cookies cook evenly.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, monitoring until the cookie edges turn golden and the centers appear fully set. Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- Swap regular peanut butter for natural or low-fat versions to adjust the texture and nutritional profile.
- Use gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly alternative without compromising the cookie’s soft, rich texture.
- Reduce sugar by 25% and add mashed banana for a healthier, more nutritious version with natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg