Golden Crunch Peanut Butter Cookies 🥜🍪

Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe 🥜🍪

Overview:

These delightful Peanut Butter Cookies are a timeless classic, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings in just under 20 minutes! They used to hold the title of DH’s favorite until he discovered Oatmeal Raisin, but they still hold a special place as his second favorite. This recipe falls under the dessert category and is ideal for those who are short on time but still crave homemade goodness. Kid-friendly and beginner-friendly, these cookies are sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 129.5
• Fat Content: 7.2g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 1.7g
• Cholesterol Content: 8.8mg
• Sodium Content: 93.1mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 14.7g
  • Fiber Content: 0.5g
  • Sugar Content: 9.1g
• Protein Content: 2.3g

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preparation: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease and flour a baking sheet.

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2. Sift Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Sifting ensures a light and airy texture for your cookies.

3. Cream Shortening and Peanut Butter: In another bowl, cream together the shortening and peanut butter until smooth and well combined. This step ensures a creamy and rich base for your cookies.

4. Add Sugars: Gradually add the sugar and brown sugar to the creamed mixture, continuing to beat until thoroughly combined. This step adds sweetness and helps achieve the perfect cookie texture.

5. Incorporate Egg: Beat the egg well in a small bowl, then add it to the creamed mixture. Mix until the egg is fully incorporated, providing moisture and structure to your cookies.

6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix; just combine until everything is evenly incorporated.

7. Chill Dough: Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes. Chilling helps firm up the dough, making it easier to handle and shaping into cookies.

8. Shape Cookies: Once chilled, shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie for spreading during baking.

9. Flatten with Fork: Using a fork, gently flatten each cookie and create a criss-cross pattern on top. This not only adds a decorative touch but also helps the cookies bake evenly.

10. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown around the edges. Keep an eye on them to avoid over-baking.

11. Cool and Enjoy: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, indulge in the irresistible taste of homemade peanut butter cookies!

Tips:

• For extra flavor, consider using chunky peanut butter instead of smooth.
• If you prefer softer cookies, slightly underbake them and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet.
• Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.

These Peanut Butter Cookies are a timeless treat that never goes out of style. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply craving something sweet, this recipe is guaranteed to satisfy. Enjoy the delicious blend of peanut butter goodness in every bite! 🥜🍪