Brown Sugar Peanut Butter Cookies πͺ
Description:
I have to say I do not bake much, so when I do it best be good and easy. This one fits the bill and my husband who loves PB Cookies is quite satisfied with them.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, < 30 Mins
Yield: 30-36 cookies
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3/4 cup | Butter |
| 3/4 cup | Margarine |
| 1/4 cup | Brown sugar |
| 1/2 cup | Sugar |
| 1/2 cup | Creamy peanut butter |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1/2 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 1/2 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1 1/2 cups | Flour |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 118.6
- Fat Content: 7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 19.2mg
- Sodium Content: 97.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 12.7g
- Fiber Content: 0.4g
- Sugar Content: 7.4g
- Protein Content: 2g
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Instructions:
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Cream butter, sugars, and peanut butter: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, margarine, brown sugar, sugar, and creamy peanut butter until well combined and fluffy.
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Add vanilla and eggs: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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Stir in soda and salt: Stir in the baking soda and salt until fully incorporated.
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Mix in flour: Gradually mix in the flour until a stiff dough forms.
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Shape into walnut-sized balls: Take portions of the dough and shape them into walnut-sized balls using your hands.
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Place on lightly greased cookie sheets: Arrange the dough balls onto lightly greased cookie sheets, leaving some space between each ball for spreading.
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Press with a fork to flatten: Using a fork, gently press down on each dough ball to flatten it slightly and create a criss-cross pattern on top.
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Bake: Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C). Place the cookie sheets in the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are light golden brown around the edges.
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Cool and serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, serve and enjoy your delicious brown sugar peanut butter cookies!
These cookies are perfect for a quick and easy dessert, or for satisfying your peanut butter cravings any time of the day. They’re soft, chewy, and packed with that irresistible peanut butter flavor that everyone loves. So why not whip up a batch today and treat yourself and your loved ones to some homemade goodness? You won’t be disappointed!
