Peanut Butter Cookies
A classic recipe for delicious and easy-to-make peanut butter cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 3 dozen cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in peanut butter until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place on prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Using a fork, flatten each cookie ball in a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: Approximately 150-200 kcal (will vary based on exact ingredients and size)
- Sugar: Approximately 10-15g (will vary)
- Sodium: Approximately 50-75mg (will vary)
- Fat: Approximately 8-12g (will vary)
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 3-5g (will vary)
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 5-7g (will vary)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 15-20g (will vary)
- Fiber: Approximately 1g (will vary)
- Protein: Approximately 3-5g (will vary)
- Cholesterol: Approximately 20-30mg (will vary)
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