Description
Indulgent peanut butter cookies deliver classic comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, promising sweet nostalgia with each buttery bite. Crumbly, rich morsels melt perfectly, inviting warm memories of cherished family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (120 g) creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups (160 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancer:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure smooth cookie removal.
- Create a creamy base by thoroughly blending softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and airy. Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until the ingredients are perfectly integrated.
- In a separate vessel, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt, ensuring a uniform dry mixture. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Craft uniform cookie portions by rolling the dough into small spheres, approximately 1-inch in diameter. Arrange these orbs on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them generously to allow for spreading. Gently press a fork onto each dough ball, creating a distinctive crisscross pattern that adds visual appeal and helps flatten the cookies.
- Slide the trays into the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes. Watch for subtle signs of doneness: edges should appear set, and the cookie tops should develop a delicate crackled appearance. Remove promptly to preserve their soft, delicate texture.
- Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, enabling them to firm up slightly. Transfer to a wire cooling rack, letting them cool completely to develop their ultimate flavor and texture.
- Serve these delectable treats alongside a chilled glass of milk, or store in an airtight container to maintain their soft, irresistible quality for future enjoyment.
Notes
- Softening butter and peanut butter at room temperature ensures smooth, even mixing and creates a light, fluffy texture in your cookies.
- Use creamy peanut butter for a consistent, smooth cookie, or try crunchy peanut butter for added texture and nutty crunch.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and maintain a thicker, softer cookie shape.
- For gluten-free options, swap all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free blend, ensuring the same delicious peanut butter flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 156
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg