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Classic Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Classic Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
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These Classic Peanut Butter Cookies are perfectly chewy with crisp edges and packed with rich peanut flavor—making them a timeless favorite for any cookie lover.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
  2. Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture until fully incorporated, creating a smooth dough base.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, ensuring they’re evenly combined to help the cookies rise and maintain texture.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Form Cookie Balls: Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
  7. Create Crisscross Pattern: Flatten each dough ball slightly with a fork, pressing down to create a classic crisscross pattern on the tops of the cookies.
  8. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
  9. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set with the perfect texture.

Notes

  • You can use either creamy or chunky peanut butter depending on your preferred texture.
  • Do not overbake; cookies continue to firm up as they cool.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to a week.
  • For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can help prevent excessive spreading.

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