Family Favorite Peanut Butter Cookies
Soft, chewy, and utterly irresistible, these Family Favorite Peanut Butter Cookies are a timeless treat that will bring everyone to the table. Packed with the rich, nutty flavor of creamy peanut butter and a perfect balance of granulated and brown sugars for extra depth, these cookies are quick to prepare and even quicker to disappear! The classic crisscross pattern, made with the back of a fork, gives them their signature homemade charm. Ready in under 30 minutes, these cookies are golden on the edges, tender in the middle, and ideal for everything from after-school snacks to holiday cookie trays. Serve them with a cold glass of milk for the ultimate nostalgic indulgence. Perfect for any peanut butter lover, they’ll quickly become a staple in your dessert rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (softened) Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 1 Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This will take about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, beating until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll it into balls about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Flatten each cookie ball gently with the back of a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake; the cookies will continue to set as they cool.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the cookies with a cold glass of milk or your favorite beverage, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
249 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.0 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 28 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 139 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 92 mg | 2% | |
*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.
