Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is ready for baking.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Peanut Butter and Egg
Mix in the peanut butter until well incorporated. Then, add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully combined.
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
Shape Cookies
Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- 7
Flatten Cookies
Using a fork, gently press down on each cookie ball to create a crisscross pattern on top.
Baking
- 8
Bake the Cookies
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will firm up as they cool.
- 9
Cool the Cookies
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.