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Irresistibly Chewy Best Peanut Butter Cookies Ever

Enjoy the best peanut butter cookies with a rich, nutty taste and a chewy texture that everyone loves.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins
  • chocolate chips for added chocolate flavor
  • chopped peanuts for added crunch

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla, mixing until fully combined.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Scoop and roll the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Using a fork, create crisscross patterns on top of each cookie.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden. Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best results, measure ingredients accurately and avoid overmixing to maintain a chewy texture.

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