Description
Indulgent Peanut Butter Cookies bring classic comfort with a perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors. Crisp edges, chewy centers, and rich peanut butter essence invite you to savor each delightful bite of homemade goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups (157 g) flour
- 1/2 cup (113 g) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (128 g) peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
- 1/2 cup (110 g) brown sugar
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip the butter, peanut butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes airy and smooth.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly until the ingredients are fully integrated.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually fold into the wet mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough emerges.
- Gently shape the dough into small spheres, approximately the size of walnuts.
- Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring each cookie has roughly 2 inches of surrounding space.
- Dip a fork into granulated sugar or flour, then delicately press down on each ball to create a distinctive crisscross texture.
- Transfer the cookie sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for the edges to turn a light golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then carefully move to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature.
Notes
- Choose natural, unsweetened peanut butter for a richer, more intense flavor that isn’t overly sweet.
- Ensure butter is softened at room temperature to create a smoother, more evenly mixed dough.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free blend, maintaining the same measurement.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and create more defined cookie shapes during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 129
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg