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Best Peanut Butter Cookies


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  • Author: Jeanne Schwartz via Smitten Kitchen and Magnolia Bakery
  • Total Time: 41 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

These peanut butter cookies are perfectly crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with a delightful balance of sweet and salty flavors.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4C All Purpose Flour (12 oz/284ml)
  • 3/4 tsp Baking Soda (.22oz/4ml)
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder (.14oz/2ml)
  • 1/4 tsp Salt (.73oz/1ml)
  • 1/2 C Unsalted Butter, Softened (4oz/6.3g)
  • 1 C Crunchy Peanut Butter (8oz/12.6g)
  • 3/4 C Sugar (6oz/9.45g)
  • 1/2 C Light Brown Sugar (4oz/113.4g)
  • 1 Egg, Room Temperature
  • 1 TBS Milk or Water (.5 Fl. Oz/15ml)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (.16oz/5ml)
  • 1/2 C Peanut Butter Chips (3oz/118ml)
  • 1/2 C Chocolate Chips (3oz/118ml)
  • Small bowl, bottom covered in sugar.


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add the crunchy peanut butter to the butter and beat until well combined.
  5. Mix in the granulated sugar and brown sugar, beating until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  6. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  8. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. Flatten each cookie slightly with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern on top.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  11. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, use crunchy peanut butter to add texture. These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. You can freeze the dough for later use; just defrost before baking. If you prefer a softer cookie, reduce the baking time slightly.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 11 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 120
  • Fat: 9
  • Carbohydrates: 15
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 3
  • Cholesterol: 15