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Peanut Butter Cookies

Crispy Peanut Butter Cookies for Quick Homemade Joy

These Peanut Butter Cookies offer a delightful mix of crispy edges and creamy centers, perfect for a quick homemade treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Opt for sea salt for a more pronounced taste.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Margarine works for a dairy-free alternative.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Using a bit more results in a softer cookie.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg A flax egg can serve as a vegan alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Almond butter can be a tasty substitute.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips For an extra layer of texture and taste.
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts For added flavor and crunch.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheets

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets by keeping them ungreased.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  3. Cream together softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract into the mixture and mix until well combined.
  5. Mix in the peanut butter until smooth and creamy.
  6. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients without overmixing.
  7. Using a cookie scoop, place heaping scoops of dough onto baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for about 13 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are soft.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 280IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

To maintain crispy edges and chewy centers, store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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