Description
Indulge in the timeless delight of homemade Peanut Butter Cookies! These classic treats are not only quick to prepare but also offer a satisfying balance of sweet and nutty flavors. Perfect for sharing at family gatherings or enjoying as an everyday snack, this peanut butter cookie recipe is a must-have in your baking repertoire. With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up a batch that will leave everyone craving more. Whether enjoyed alone or paired with milk, these cookies promise to bring joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or nonstick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together peanut butter, softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, place them on the baking sheet, and create criss-cross patterns with a fork.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Allow cooling on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 22g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg