Description
Peanut Butter Cookies are a classic treat that delivers warm, chewy goodness in every bite. With their rich, nutty flavor and delightful crunch from the edges, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for snack time or dessert, they fill your home with a sweet aroma that invites everyone to gather around. Easy to make with just a few ingredients, this recipe ensures you’ll enjoy homemade cookies fresh out of the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Stir in peanut butter and mix until well blended. Add the egg and mix just until incorporated.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden at the edges but still soft in the center. Let cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg