Description
A classic recipe for the best peanut butter cookies that delivers a rich flavor and a satisfying texture.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, and flour.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture and mix until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a chewier cookie, reduce baking time slightly.
- Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts for variations.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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