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Peanut Butter Cookie

Irresistibly Soft Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe You'll Love

Enjoy irresistible Peanut Butter Cookies that are soft, chewy, and full of rich flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Smooth Peanut Butter Natural peanut butter works too if stirred well.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Ensure it's at room temperature for easy blending.
  • ½ cup Dark Brown Sugar Light brown sugar can be substituted.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Contributes sweetness and crispness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure version for the best taste.
  • 2 large Eggs Use at room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Crucial for a light texture.
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda Works with baking powder for leavening.
  • pinch Sea Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1¾ cups All-Purpose Flour Measure accurately for soft texture.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar (for rolling) Adds crunch to cookie surface.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar and mix for 4-5 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time and mix well. Add vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
  4. Mix in baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Gradually add flour and mix until just combined.
  5. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie, roll in granulated sugar, and place on baking sheets.
  6. Bake for 12-13 minutes until soft and golden brown around the edges.
  7. Gently tap baking sheets on the counter to deflate cookies, and sprinkle sea salt on top.
  8. Cool cookies on sheets for about 20 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Measure flour accurately to avoid dense cookies. Do not overmix to retain softness. Use quality peanut butter for best flavor. Cool cookies to retain chewy texture.

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