Description
Indulgent peanut butter cookies melt hearts with their irresistible charm, blending classic comfort and rich flavor. Crisp edges and tender centers promise a delightful experience you’ll savor down to the last crumbly bite.
Ingredients
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Soft Peanut Butter Cookies
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Flavor Enhancers and Leavening:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie release.
- Combine creamy peanut butter with both sugars in a large mixing bowl, creating a smooth and uniform base.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the mixture, whisking until the ingredients are fully integrated and slightly fluffy.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients – flour, baking soda, and salt – mixing until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Using clean hands, gently shape the dough into uniform spheres approximately one inch in diameter.
- Place cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving sufficient space between each for spreading.
- Use a fork’s tines to create a classic crisscross pattern, gently pressing down to flatten each cookie slightly.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for light golden edges as a doneness indicator.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 3-4 minutes to firm up.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, letting them cool completely to achieve the ideal soft, tender texture.
Notes
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals, ensuring the same soft texture.
- Reduce sugar by 25% for a less sweet version, which works perfectly for those watching sugar intake.
- Use natural unsweetened peanut butter to control added sugars and create a more wholesome cookie experience.
- For a protein boost, add a scoop of unflavored protein powder without changing the cookie’s delicate consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg