Description
Irresistible Peanut Butter Cookies bring classic comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, melding rich nutty flavors with buttery sweetness. Crisp edges and tender centers make these treats perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (220 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, vigorously blend softened butter, peanut butter, and both sugar varieties until the mixture achieves a light, airy consistency, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce eggs individually into the creamed mixture, ensuring complete integration after each addition. Incorporate vanilla extract, stirring until the mixture appears smooth and uniform.
- Create a separate mixing vessel to combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt through thorough whisking, establishing a well-integrated dry ingredient base.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, carefully mixing until a cohesive, soft dough forms without excessive manipulation.
- Portion the dough into approximately 2-tablespoon spheres, strategically positioning them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Utilize a fork to delicately imprint a classic crisscross pattern across each cookie’s surface.
- Position the cookie-laden sheet in the preheated oven, baking for 10-12 minutes until edges transform to a golden hue while maintaining soft, tender centers.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, facilitating initial stabilization, then transition to a wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture development.
Notes
- Softened butter ensures smooth, even mixing and helps create a tender cookie texture that melts in your mouth.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can prevent spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies with more concentrated flavor.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising taste.
- Use natural peanut butter with no added sugar for a less sweet, more intense peanut flavor that allows the cookie’s richness to shine through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 205 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg