Cookie Jar Peanut Butter Cookies
Soft, chewy, and irresistibly rich, Cookie Jar Peanut Butter Cookies are the ultimate treat for peanut butter lovers. Made with a perfect balance of creamy peanut butter, two types of sugar, and a hint of vanilla, these cookies boast a classic criss-cross pattern and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Ready in under 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe uses pantry staples like all-purpose flour and baking soda, making it effortlessly simple yet utterly delicious. Whether you're filling your cookie jar for the week or looking for a nostalgic dessert to pair with a cold glass of milk, these homemade peanut butter cookies are guaranteed crowd-pleasers. Perfect for cookie swaps, lunchbox treats, or just satisfying your sweet tooth!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams Unsalted butter
- 200 grams Creamy peanut butter
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 100 grams Light brown sugar
- 1 piece Large egg
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 195 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and peanut butter together using a hand or stand mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
Add the granulated sugar and light brown sugar into the bowl and mix until the mixture is fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Crack in the egg and pour in the vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll into balls (approximately 1.5 tablespoons each). Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Use a fork to gently press down on each cookie ball, creating a criss-cross pattern on the surface.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden (the centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will firm up as they cool).
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your homemade Cookie Jar Peanut Butter Cookies with a tall glass of milk or pack them into a cookie jar for snacking throughout the week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
159 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.3 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 18 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 134 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.8 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 69 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
