My Very Own Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies
Indulge in sweet nostalgia with "My Very Own Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies," a timeless treat that combines rich, creamy peanut butter with a soft yet slightly crumbly texture. This classic recipe is crafted with pantry staples like butter, granulated and brown sugars, and a hint of vanilla, producing perfectly golden cookies with the signature crisscross design. Ready in just under 30 minutes, these homemade cookies are ideal for every occasion—from after-school snacks to cozy dessert platters. Plus, they stay wonderfully fresh for days when stored in an airtight container. Whether you’re a peanut butter lover or hunting for the perfect old-fashioned cookie recipe, these delightful bites are sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 100 grams light brown sugar
- 200 grams creamy peanut butter
- 1 unit large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 190 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the creamy peanut butter, egg, and pure vanilla extract to the mixture. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, portion out dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Use the back of a fork to gently press a crisscross pattern into each cookie, flattening them slightly.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may appear slightly underbaked but will firm up as the cookies cool.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.5 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 19 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 125 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| 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.
