Description
Rich peanut butter cookies merge classic comfort with nutty sophistication. Homemade treats promise delightful moments of sweet indulgence you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113 g) creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (110 g) brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups (156 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) baking soda
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) baking powder
- 1/4 tsp (1.25 g) salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for seamless cookie removal.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, blend butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to create a smooth base.
- Separately, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt through gentle whisking.
- Merge dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until completely integrated without overmixing.
- Form the dough into compact 1-inch spheres, positioning them evenly across the prepared baking sheet with sufficient spacing.
- Utilize a fork to gently press each dough ball, creating a distinctive crisscross texture and flattening them slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges while maintaining a tender center.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize their structure.
- Transfer cookies to a cooling rack, permitting them to reach room temperature and develop their final texture.
Notes
- Swap standard peanut butter with natural or no-sugar versions for a healthier alternative that maintains soft texture.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and create more uniform, compact cookies.
- Adjust baking time by 1-2 minutes for crispier edges or softer centers depending on personal preference.
- Use gluten-free flour blend as a direct substitute to make these cookies suitable for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg