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Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

Deliciously soft and chewy peanut butter cookies that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup peanut butter creamy or crunchy
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheet
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Combine Wet Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, beat together the peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Shape Cookies
  1. Using a tablespoon, scoop the dough and roll it into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Flatten Cookies
  1. Use a fork to flatten each cookie, making a crisscross pattern on top.
Bake
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Cool
  1. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 1gSugar: 6g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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