Description
These classic peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with peanut butter flavor. They are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup white sugar (plus more for rolling)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, cream together the peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, white sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- Form cookie dough balls: Roll the dough into balls, then roll them in sugar before placing them on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can add chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the dough for added flavor and texture.
- For a crunchy texture, bake the cookies a few minutes longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg