Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies
These Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies are classic, chewy, and full of nutty flavor. With their signature crisscross pattern and sweet, salty balance, they’re a nostalgic treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup (125g) creamy peanut butter (or chunky, if preferred)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups (155g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. - Prepare the Dough:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. - Shape the Cookies:
Scoop out 1.5-tablespoon portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Use a fork to gently flatten each ball in a crisscross pattern. - Bake:
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake. - Cool:
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a fun twist, mix in 1/2 cup (85g) of chocolate chips or chopped peanuts.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
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