Description
These classic peanut butter cookies are ultra-easy to make and deliver a perfect balance of salty and sweet. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture, they are made with simple ingredients including creamy peanut butter, sugars, and a hint of vanilla, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (180g)
- 3/4 tsp baking powder (3g)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (113g)
- 1 cup peanut butter (250g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (5mL)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
Sugars
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed (100g)
- 1/2 cup sugar (100g)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and sugar together until creamy and smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, then continue to mix until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to form a smooth cookie dough.
- Shape the cookies: Use a tablespoon to scoop out dough and roll into balls. Place them on an ungreased baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These ultra-easy, melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter cookies have just the right balance of salty and sweet, making them a sure-please treat.
- For a crunchier texture, slightly increase baking time by 1-2 minutes but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Using room temperature ingredients helps achieve a smoother dough and better texture.
- You can substitute peanut butter with natural or chunky varieties depending on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 105 g
- Calories: 193 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 23 mg
