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Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe


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4.6 from 19 reviews

  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 1x

Description

Classic peanut butter cookies blend creamy Jif with crisp edges for a nostalgic treat. Sweet and salty notes complement each other, drawing memories of childhood kitchens where baking means comfort and joy.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Warm the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper, creating a non-stick surface for perfect cookie placement.
  2. Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
  3. Using an electric mixer, blend softened butter, granulated and brown sugars, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes light and airy.
  4. Incorporate egg and peanut butter into the creamed mixture, mixing until smooth and fully integrated.
  5. Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender cookie texture.
  6. Use a cookie scoop to drop rounded portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing each cookie approximately two inches apart.
  7. Press a classic crisscross pattern onto each cookie using a fork, creating the traditional peanut butter cookie appearance.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges while keeping centers slightly soft and chewy.
  9. Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 3-4 minutes to set their structure, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to complete cooling.

Notes

  • Enhance butter’s softness by leaving it at room temperature for 30-60 minutes before mixing to ensure smooth, creamy texture.
  • Create gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour for those with wheat sensitivities.
  • Customize crunch levels by using chunky peanut butter instead of smooth for added texture and deeper nutty flavor profile.
  • Control sweetness by reducing sugar quantity or using alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a healthier twist.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Desserts, Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 24
  • Calories: 141 kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 93 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 13 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 17 mg