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Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
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This Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies recipe delivers rich, flavorful cookies with a perfect balance of sweet and salty. Featuring creamy peanut butter and a combination of brown and granulated sugars, these cookies bake up soft and chewy with a delightful crisscross pattern on top, making them an irresistible treat for peanut butter lovers.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and well combined, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Incorporate the eggs into the mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and uniform.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt ensuring they are evenly combined for consistent rising and flavor.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet peanut butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Shape and flatten: Using about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie, scoop out the dough and roll it into balls. Place these on the prepared baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart. Gently press down each ball with a fork to create the classic crisscross pattern on top.
  7. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown while the centers remain soft and chewy.
  8. Cool and serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before enjoying your delicious peanut butter treats.

Notes

  • For softer cookies, slightly underbake by removing them at the 10-minute mark.
  • You can swap creamy peanut butter with chunky for added texture.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour blend.
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking helps to maintain shape and enhance flavor.

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Keywords: peanut butter cookies, chewy cookies, thick cookies, homemade cookies, easy dessert, baked cookies, classic cookie recipe

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