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How to grow 3 Peanut Butter Cookies Peanut Butter Cookies

This recipe will guide you through the process of making delicious peanut butter cookies. It focuses on clarity and simplicity, ensuring a delightful baking experience and a tasty result.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium bowl
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Mixing and Baking
  1. Beat in the egg, then stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until well combined.
  2. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  3. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, place them on the prepared baking sheet, and flatten each with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  5. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra peanut butter flavor, you can add a tablespoon of chopped peanuts to the dough. Be careful not to overbake, as the cookies will continue to cook slightly as they cool.