Description
These Delightfully Classic Peanut Butter Cookies offer a perfect blend of sweet and nutty flavors in every bite. Soft, chewy, and with crisp edges, these homemade cookies are a nostalgic treat that appeals to all cookie lovers. Ideal for any occasion, they combine rich peanut butter with simple ingredients for an irresistible cookie experience.
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
Instructions
- Cream the Butters: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and peanut butter until smooth.
- Add Sugars: Incorporate granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Mix in Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
- Add Flour: Gradually mix in the sifted flour until the dough forms.
- Chill Dough: Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into balls and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Flatten each ball with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Texture Variation: For crunchier cookies, use crunchy peanut butter instead of smooth.
Gluten-Free Option: Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend to make this recipe gluten-free.
Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 120 kcal (per cookie)