Description
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of these thick and chewy peanut butter cookies. With a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness, these homemade treats are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mix until combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture, mix until combined.
- Portion and bake: Use a scoop to place dough on baking sheets, press with a fork. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden. Cool on sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- For added texture, mix in chopped peanuts or chocolate chips before baking.
- Do not overbake; cookies will set as they cool.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg