How to Make Peanut Butter Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Peanut Butter cookies are a classic favorite for many people. They are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed on their own or with a glass of milk. These cookies are typically soft and chewy with a rich peanut butter flavor that is hard to resist. Whether you are a fan of traditional recipes or looking for a new twist on an old favorite, there are plenty of variations and techniques to try when baking peanut butter cookies.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup white sugar for rolling

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 4 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Cream together butter, peanut butter, 1/2 cup white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in egg, then stir in vanilla. Gradually blend in flour mixture until combined.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in 1/2 cup white sugar, then place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Use fork times to make a crisscross pattern on each dough ball.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool slightly, then remove cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    142 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 120mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 52mg