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Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

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Classic peanut butter cookies featuring a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and nutty flavors. These cookies are soft with slightly crisp edges and rolled in granulated sugar for a delightful texture. Quick to make and ideal for any occasion.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla paste

For Rolling

  • Extra granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper and set it aside for preparation.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. This evenly distributes the leavening agents and salt, ensuring a balanced flavor and texture.
  3. Cream Butter and Peanut Butter: Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream the unsalted butter and creamy peanut butter together until fully combined and smooth. This creates a creamy base for the cookie dough.
  4. Add Sugars and Combine: Add the light brown sugar and granulated sugar to the creamed mixture. Beat for about 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture turns creamy and smooth, which helps incorporate air for a tender cookie.
  5. Incorporate Egg and Vanilla: Add in the large egg and vanilla paste, mixing until just combined to maintain the dough's light texture.
  6. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
  7. Form and Roll Dough Balls: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into a ball. Then, roll each ball in extra granulated sugar to give the cookies a sweet, crunchy exterior.
  8. Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  9. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 10 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers are just set. Avoid overbaking as they will firm up while cooling.
  10. Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 4 to 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set perfectly.

Notes

  • Using room temperature butter and peanut butter helps achieve a smoother dough.
  • Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to keep cookies tender.
  • Rolling the dough balls in granulated sugar adds a delightful texture and shine to the cookies.
  • Cookies will firm up as they cool, so don’t worry if they seem soft when you take them out of the oven.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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