Peanut Butter Cut-Out Cookies Recipe 🥜🍪
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Prep Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 18 minutes
Yield: 54 cookies
Calories: 90.5 per cookie
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4)
Description:
Looking for a delightful twist on traditional sugar cookies? These Peanut Butter Cut-Out Cookies are sure to please any peanut butter lover! Perfect for Christmas or any occasion, this recipe is adapted from the beloved Country Woman Christmas Cookbook and Taste of Home’s Treasury of Christmas Recipes Cookbook.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Instructions:
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Cream the Butter and Peanut Butter: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
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Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the milk and vanilla extract, ensuring everything is well combined.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
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Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours or until it’s firm enough to handle. This step helps the dough hold its shape while cutting.
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Roll and Cut: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Then, using your favorite cookie cutters (ranging from 2 to 4 inches), cut out shapes from the dough.
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Bake: Place the cut-out cookies about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for 7 to 9 minutes, or until the cookies are firm and the edges turn golden brown.
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Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 1 minute before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
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Frost and Decorate: Once cooled, frost and decorate the cookies as desired. Get creative with icing, sprinkles, or chocolate drizzles!
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Serve and Enjoy: These Peanut Butter Cut-Out Cookies are ready to delight your taste buds. Enjoy them with a glass of milk or package them up for gifting!
Note: While the recipe suggests baking at 375°F, you can also bake these cookies at 350°F if you prefer. Adjust the baking time accordingly.
With their irresistible peanut butter flavor and festive shapes, these cookies are sure to become a holiday favorite for years to come! 🎄✨
