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Easy Peanut Butter Cookies

Easy Peanut Butter Cookies


  • Author: Elena Bennett
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies

Description

Enjoy these delightful Easy Peanut Butter Cookies that combine creamy peanut butter with brown sugar and vanilla, making them an irresistible treat!


Ingredients

  • Peanut Butter: The key ingredient that gives the cookies their signature flavor and texture. Use creamy or crunchy, based on your preference.
  • Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and a slight crispiness to the cookies.
  • Brown Sugar: Enhances the moistness and flavor depth, promising deliciously chewy cookies.
  • Egg: Binds the ingredients together and helps create that perfect cookie texture.
  • Vanilla Extract: Adds a warm flavor that complements the peanut butter beautifully.
  • Baking Soda: Provides the leavening needed for a light, fluffy cookie.

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, baking soda, and vanilla extract. Mix until well-blended.
  3. Using a tablespoon, scoop dough and roll into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  4. Press the tops of the cookie dough balls with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • For softer cookies, slightly underbake them.
  • Chill the dough for about 30 minutes if it’s too soft to handle.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: Peanut Butter Cookies, Easy Cookies, Dessert