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Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies
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These Peanut Butter Cookies are a warm, nutty, and irresistible treat with a rich peanut butter flavor balanced by just the right sweetness. Easily customizable for chewy, soft, or crunchy textures, they are simple to make with common pantry staples, perfect for any occasion, and guaranteed to fill your kitchen with a cozy, inviting aroma.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Gather Your Ingredients: Measure out all your ingredients accurately so the baking process is smooth and stress-free. Having everything ready before mixing makes a big difference.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and egg until smooth and creamy. Adding vanilla extract here will boost aroma and flavor.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until fully incorporated, forming a thick dough that holds together but isn’t too dry.
  4. Shape the Cookies: Scoop out even portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them on a baking sheet, then press gently with a fork to create the classic criss-cross pattern.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8 to 10 minutes. The edges should be lightly golden while the centers stay soft and chewy.
  6. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. This helps them set without becoming too hard.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to help everything blend more easily and evenly.
  • Do not overbake; remove cookies when edges are set but centers still look soft because residual heat will finish baking.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes to help control spreading and enhance flavor.
  • Measure flour properly by spooning it into the measuring cup instead of scooping directly to avoid dry, crumbly cookies.
  • Experiment with the ratio of brown sugar to white sugar to tweak chewiness and flavor depth.

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