Delicious Peanut Butter Cookies
Indulge in the warm, nostalgic goodness of homemade peanut butter cookies. With a perfect blend of chewy and crunchy textures, these cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion. Their rich, nutty flavor and sweet aroma will transport you back to childhood memories while filling your kitchen with inviting scents. Easy to prepare and guaranteed to please everyone, these cookies are perfect for sharing or enjoying solo with a glass of milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the peanut butter and vanilla until well combined.
- Beat in the egg until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto ungreased baking sheets, flattening each ball slightly with a fork to create crisscross patterns.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown but centers remain soft.
- Let cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg