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Best Ever Peanut Butter Cookies

Deliciously soft and chewy peanut butter cookies that are quick to make and irresistible.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheet
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugars
  1. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
Add Egg and Vanilla
  1. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Shape Cookies
  1. Using a tablespoon, scoop out dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Flatten Cookies
  1. Use a fork to gently flatten each cookie and create a crisscross pattern on top.
Bake
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Cool and Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 8g

Notes

For a richer flavor, use natural peanut butter. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.

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