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Freshly baked peanut butter cookies with classic fork marks

How to grow 3 Peanut Butter Cookies Peanut Butter Cookies

This recipe will guide you through making delicious peanut butter cookies from scratch. It focuses on a simple and straightforward process, perfect for a quick baking session.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Peanut Butter Cookies
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Large bowl
  • Electric mixer (optional)
  • Fork
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Baking
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  2. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Flatten each ball with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Cooling
  1. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the dough. Ensure the butter is truly softened for a smooth dough consistency. Do not overbake to keep the cookies soft and chewy.