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How to Make Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a soft and chewy peanut butter cookie to satisfy your sweet tooth. The rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter combined with the perfect chewy texture makes these cookies a favorite among both kids and adults. Whether you're baking them for a special occasion or simply want to indulge in a delicious treat, these cookies are sure to please.

What sets these peanut butter cookies apart from the rest is their perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness. They're not t...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Information

  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, soda, and salt. Mix well with a wire whisk set aside.
  • In a large bowl, blend sugars, using an electric mixer set at medium speed. Add butter, and mix to form a grainy paste, scraping the sides of the bowl. Add eggs, peanut butter and vanilla and mix at medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Add the flour mixture and mix at low speed until just mixed.
  • Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. With a wet fork gently press cookies in a crisscrossed pattern. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until slightly brown along edges.

    • Nutrition

    350 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 58mg
    • Sodium: 222mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 30g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 143mg

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