Description
Indulge in the delight of Classic Peanut Butter Cookies with this simple yet irresistible recipe. These soft, chewy cookies are infused with rich peanut butter flavor and boast a slightly crispy exterior that makes them a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or indulging in a sweet snack, these cookies are sure to please everyone. With just a few pantry staples and minimal prep time, you can whip up a batch of these crowd-pleasers in no time. Enjoy them warm out of the oven, share them with friends, or pair them with your favorite beverage for an enhanced experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2/3 cup peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add the peanut butter and egg, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, sift together the baking powder, baking soda, salt, and flour. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets spaced three inches apart. Use a fork to create a crisscross pattern on each cookie.
- Bake for 8-9 minutes or until just golden at the edges. Allow to cool for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 92
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg