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Peanut Butter Cookies

peanut butter cookies

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Make the perfect batch of classic peanut butter cookies with this easy-to-follow recipe. Soft, chewy, and packed with peanut butter flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (255 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon (scant) table salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, light, packed
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Combine the flour, baking powder, soda, and salt in a medium bowl and whisk to blend.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the butter and both sugars. Beat until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs until smooth and well blended.
  4. Add the peanut butter and vanilla and beat until combined.
  5. Add the dry ingredients and mix on the lowest speed just until combined.
  6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 1 hour.
  7. Heat the oven to 350 F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Roll the dough into small balls. Dip a fork in flour or sugar and flatten them, making the signature criss-cross marks.
  9. Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes or until just lightly browned on the edges. The centers should look set but soft.
  10. Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then remove them to racks to cool completely.