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Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies

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Whip up a batch of wonderfully soft and chewy Peanut Butter Cookies with this easy recipe! Peanut butter lovers will be smitten as soon as they sink their teeth into the tender, nutty goodness of each morsel.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 26 cookies

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (195g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (112g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (140g) peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup (104g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (112g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
  2. Cream butter, peanut butter, and sugars together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
  4. Add dry ingredients and mix until dough is just combined. Do not over-mix.
  5. Wrap and refrigerate dough at least 1 hour (overnight for thicker, chewier cookies).
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F and line cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
  7. Form 1 1/2 tablespoon balls of dough. Press criss-cross pattern with fork.
  8. Bake 7-10 minutes until cookies just look cooked and edges barely brown.
  9. Cool 3-5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

To Make Ahead: Store wrapped dough in fridge up to 3 days or freeze up to 1 month. To Store: Keep cooled cookies in airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days. To Freeze: Freeze cooled cookies in airtight container up to 2 months and thaw before enjoying.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American