Description

Indulge in these easy and delicious peanut butter cookies that are perfect for any occasion. Chewy and satisfying, they are sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup butter softened

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 egg

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line 2 baking pans with parchment paper, if desired.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, butter, sugar and brown sugar until smooth & creamy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture until combined.
Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls and roll in white sugar if desired. Place them on the baking sheet.
Using a fork, press down on each dough ball to flatten, making a criss-cross pattern.
Bake for 8-9 minutes, being careful not to over bake. Allow cooling on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

These cookies keep well for a couple of days in an airtight container. Adjust baking time to achieve your preferred level of softness.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150 kcal
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 90 mg
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg

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