Recipe: Peanut Butter Cookies 🥜🍪
Description: Indulge in the classic taste of homemade Peanut Butter Cookies with this easy recipe. These cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings and sharing with friends and family.
- Recipe Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, < 30 Mins
- Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1509.4
- Fat Content: 81.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 35.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 227.8mg
- Sodium Content: 1231.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 177.6g
- Fiber Content: 7.3g
- Sugar Content: 108.7g
- Protein Content: 27.2g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
Instructions:
| Step | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cream together butter, peanut butter, and sugars in a large mixing bowl until smooth and well combined. | PT15M |
| 2 | Beat in eggs just until well blended, ensuring a smooth consistency throughout the mixture. | |
| 3 | In a separate medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed. | |
| 4 | Lower the mixer speed and gradually stir in the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until fully incorporated. | |
| 5 | Chill the cookie dough batter in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up and enhance flavors. | PT1H |
| 6 | Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) in preparation for baking. | |
| 7 | Remove the chilled batter from the refrigerator and roll it into 1-inch balls using your hands. | |
| 8 | Place the dough balls onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each for spreading. | |
| 9 | Flatten each dough ball with a fork, creating a classic criss-cross pattern on the surface of the cookies. | |
| 10 | Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until the edges start to lightly brown. Avoid overbaking. | PT10M |
| 11 | Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before serving. | |
| 12 | Transfer the cooled cookies to a wire rack to cool completely or enjoy them warm with a glass of milk. |
Recipe Yield: Approximately 4 dozen cookies
These Peanut Butter Cookies are a timeless treat that never fails to delight. With their irresistible aroma and perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness, they are sure to become a favorite in your household. Enjoy baking and sharing these delightful cookies with your loved ones! 🍪😊
