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Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies: Chewy Perfection in Just 20 Minutes

Delicious peanut butter cookies that are chewy and crisp, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Flour Can use all-purpose or gluten-free blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps cookies rise; substitute with baking powder if necessary.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Omit if only using baking soda.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Use sea salt or kosher salt for a different taste.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Use unsalted for better control over salt.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar.
  • 1/2 cup White Sugar Can substitute with a sweetener of choice.
  • 1 large Egg Flax egg or applesauce for vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for better taste.
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Can use crunchy or creamy varieties.

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheets.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until well incorporated.
  5. Blend in the peanut butter until smooth.
  6. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them apart.
  8. Bake for about 13 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers are soft.
  9. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Refrigerate for firmer cookies or freeze for longer storage.

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