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Freshly baked peanut butter cookies with fork marks on a cooling rack.

Peanut Butter Cookies

A classic treat, these peanut butter cookies are simple to make and perfect for any occasion. With a delightful balance of sweet and salty, they're sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Fork
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until all ingredients are well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined without overmixing.
  6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, place them on the prepared baking sheets, and flatten each with a fork to create a crosshatch pattern.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown, then let cool on the baking sheets briefly before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of the cookies before baking.