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Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

Deliciously classic peanut butter cookies that are soft, chewy, and full of peanut flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup peanut butter creamy or chunky
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Mixing
  1. In another bowl, beat together peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Add the egg and mix until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Baking
  1. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Flatten each ball with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  4. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

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

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.

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