Peanut Butter Cookies
Make the perfect batch of classic peanut butter cookies with this easy-to-follow recipe. Soft, chewy, and packed with peanut butter flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, (255 grams)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, scant
- 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
- Combine the flour, baking powder, soda, and salt in a medium bowl and whisk to blend.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the butter and both sugars. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs until smooth and well blended.
- Add the peanut butter and vanilla and beat until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix on the lowest speed just until combined.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 1 hour.
- Heat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into small balls. Dip a fork in flour or sugar and flatten them, making the signature criss-cross marks.
- Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes or until just lightly browned on the edges. The centers should look set but soft.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then remove them to racks to cool completely.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 132mgPotassium: 74mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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