Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch of Crisp Peanut Butter Cookies, a perfect blend of crispy edges and soft centers that will please any peanut butter lover. These cookies are not only incredibly easy to make but also customizable for your taste. Whether enjoyed as a sweet treat at home, shared with friends, or offered at gatherings, they promise to deliver irresistible flavor in every bite. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up a batch in no time and enjoy the comforting aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugars until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, and peanut butter; mix until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 3 hours.
- Roll dough into balls, coat with granulated sugar, then place on prepared sheets spaced apart. Press with a fork to create a criss-cross pattern.
- Bake for 12–13 minutes or until edges are lightly browned; let cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg