Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
Indulge in the warm, comforting taste of homemade Peanut Butter Cookies with this easy and delightful recipe. Perfectly chewy on the inside with a satisfying crunch on the outside, these classic cookies are sure to become a family favorite. Whether you’re hosting a gathering, baking for a bake sale, or simply craving something sweet at home, these peanut butter cookies deliver rich flavor with minimal fuss. In just 20 minutes, you can enjoy these delectable treats straight from your oven—ideal for sharing or savoring on your own!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 2 tablespoons sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together peanut butter, softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Roll dough into one-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet. Use a fork to create a criss-cross pattern on top and sprinkle with extra sugar if desired.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 94
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
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