Peanut Butter Cookies
Classic peanut butter cookies with a soft, chewy center and lightly crisp edges. Easy to make, packed with nutty flavor, and perfect with a glass of milk!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- electric mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Cookie scoop
- Fork
- Cooling rack
- rubber spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter creamy or crunchy
- 0.5 cup salted butter or shortening, softened
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- cinnamon optional, for a hint of warmth
- ginger optional, for a hint of warmth
Instructions
- Cream together the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture a little at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms. Add cinnamon or ginger if desired.
- Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between cookies.
- Press each cookie with a fork to make a crisscross pattern.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Notes
For extra peanut flavor, use crunchy peanut butter or chopped peanuts. Chill dough if it's humid to prevent spreading. Store in an airtight container for up to a few days.
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcal | Protein: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 75mg