Description
Irresistible peanut butter cookies deliver comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, melting hearts with each buttery, rich bite. Crisp edges and chewy centers make these classic treats perfect companions for milk or coffee, inviting you to savor pure homemade happiness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Flavor Enhancers and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F, preparing a clean baking sheet with light parchment paper or a non-stick surface.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend creamy peanut butter with softened butter, creating a smooth, unified mixture that incorporates both white and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Introduce a fresh egg and pure vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, whisking vigorously until the texture becomes uniform and silky.
- Separately, sift together dry ingredients – all-purpose flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt – ensuring even distribution of leavening agents.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient blend into the wet mixture, stirring gently to create a cohesive dough that holds together without overmixing.
- Using clean hands, roll the dough into uniform spherical shapes, placing them evenly across the prepared baking sheet with gentle pressure to slightly flatten each cookie.
- Position the cookie-laden sheet in the preheated oven, baking for approximately 10-12 minutes until the edges transform into a delicate golden hue.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a few moments before transferring to a wire cooling rack, permitting them to firm and develop a perfect soft texture.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and create thicker, softer cookies.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and better texture.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free flour blend.
- Press fork crosshatch pattern gently to create classic peanut butter cookie look without flattening too much.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg