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