Soft Peanut Butter Cookies
These Soft Peanut Butter Cookies are a delightful treat, combining the rich flavor of creamy peanut butter with a soft, chewy texture. Perfect for any occasion, they are easy to make and sure to please cookie lovers of all ages.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Gently flatten each cookie with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern on the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg