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Peanut butter cookies

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These classic peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor. With their signature crisscross pattern, they’re a nostalgic treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Makes about 24 cookies

  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups (155 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. Cream the butter and sugars:
    • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla:
    • Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Combine the dry ingredients:
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Shape the cookies:
    • Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
    • Use a fork to press down on each ball of dough, creating a crisscross pattern.
  6. Bake the cookies:
    • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
  7. Cool and serve:
    • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra peanut flavor, stir in 1/2 cup of chopped peanuts or peanut butter chips to the dough.
  • These cookies freeze well. Store unbaked dough balls or baked cookies in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • For a twist, dip half of each cooled cookie in melted chocolate and let it set.

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