Peanut Butter Cookies

Absolutely! Here’s a classic recipe for Peanut Butter Cookies:

Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 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

Directions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter and Sugars:
   • In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add Peanut Butter, Egg, and Vanilla:
   • Mix in the peanut butter until well combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
6. Form Cookie Dough Balls:
   • Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
7. Create Crisscross Pattern:
   • Use a fork to gently press down on each cookie ball in a crisscross pattern to slightly flatten the cookies.
8. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool and Serve:
   • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Yield:

This recipe makes approximately 24 cookies.

Nutritional Information (per cookie):

• Calories: 120
• Total Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 15mg
• Sodium: 100mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 9g
• Protein: 2g

Enjoy these classic Peanut Butter Cookies—crisp at the edges, chewy in the center, and filled with delicious peanut butter flavor!