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peanut butter cookies

Easy Peanut Butter Cookies

5 from 1 vote
Classic, chewy Peanut Butter Cookies made with brown sugar, standard creamy peanut butter, and baked to soft perfection in under 15 minutes. Chill the dough briefly to keep the centers thick and soft.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter Use a standard commercial brand, not natural
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup brown sugar Packed firmly for moisture
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Plus extra for rolling the dough balls
  • 1 large egg Room temperature preferred
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure extract for best flavor
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour Spoon and leveled
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda Ensures proper spreading
  • ½ teaspoon salt Balances the sweetness

Equipment

  • 2 Mixing bowls For wet and dry ingredients
  • 1 hand mixer For creaming the butter and sugar
  • 2 Baking sheets Lined with parchment paper
  • 1 Cookie scoop For uniform sizing
  • 1 Fork For the classic pattern

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Beat the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
    creaming butter and sugar for peanut butter cookies
  3. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and the batter looks smooth.
  4. Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together, then gently mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
    mixing dry ingredients into peanut butter cookie batter
  5. Scoop the dough into one-inch balls and roll each ball in extra granulated sugar to coat completely.
    rolling peanut butter cookie dough in sugar
  6. Place on the baking sheet and press a fork down gently on top to create a criss-cross pattern.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden, then let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 45gCalories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store covered in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days; add a slice of white bread to keep them soft. Dip half in melted chocolate for a fun variation.

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