Perfectly Peanutty Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe 🥜🍪

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: Approximately 30 cookies
Category: Drop Cookies
Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, < 30 Mins

Description:

These Peanut Butter Cookies are a classic treat, originating from a cherished recipe found in a church cookbook many years ago. Despite its simplicity, this recipe consistently yields delightful cookies that are perfect for any occasion. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll have a batch of irresistible cookies ready to enjoy in no time!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1 egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready when you’ve finished preparing the cookie dough.

2. Cream Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and peanut butter until smooth and well combined. This step is crucial for achieving the perfect texture in your cookies, so take your time to thoroughly incorporate the ingredients.

3. Add Dry Ingredients: Once the butter, sugar, and peanut butter are creamed together, add the sifted dry ingredients – flour, baking soda, and salt. Sifting the dry ingredients helps to ensure a uniform texture and even distribution of leavening agents throughout the dough.

4. Combine and Form Dough: Mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until a smooth dough forms. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to combine everything evenly. The dough should be soft and pliable, making it easy to work with.

5. Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into small balls, roughly about the size of a walnut, and place them onto a prepared baking sheet. Make sure to leave enough space between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking.

6. Flatten with Fork: Using a fork dipped in water, gently press down on each cookie to flatten them slightly. Creating a crisscross pattern on the cookies not only adds visual appeal but also helps them to bake evenly.

7. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for approximately 10 minutes, or until they are golden brown around the edges. Keep an eye on them as baking times may vary depending on your oven and desired level of crispiness.

8. Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Optional Garnish: For an extra touch of whimsy, sprinkle the cooled cookies with a few colorful trimmings before serving. This simple addition adds a pop of color and flavor, making your Peanut Butter Cookies even more irresistible.

These Peanut Butter Cookies are sure to become a family favorite, loved by kids and adults alike. Enjoy them with a glass of cold milk for a comforting treat that never fails to satisfy!