Homemade Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
A quick and easy-to-follow recipe on how to make peanut butter cookies. If you enjoy peanut butter cookies, then this is the recipe you've been searching for.
Equipment
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Fork (for crisscross pattern)
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup 240g creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup 100g granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup 100g brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup 125g all-purpose flour
Optional Add-ins:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in baking soda, salt, and flour until a soft dough forms. If using add-ins, fold them in at this stage.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Place on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Create the Classic Peanut Butter Pattern: Use a fork to press down each dough ball, creating a crisscross pattern.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. The cookies may look soft but will firm up as they cool.
- Cool & Serve: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal
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