To make peanut butter cookies, follow this straightforward recipe:
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sift together the flour and baking powder in a bowl and whisk to combine.
- In a stand mixer, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the peanut butter and mix until incorporated.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, then scrape down the bowl and mix again.
- Gradually add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until just combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each ball with a fork in a criss-cross pattern.
- Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes until the edges just start to brown.
- Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Tips
- The cookies will be soft when taken out of the oven but will firm up as they cool.
- Properly measuring flour is key to avoid dry cookies; use a scale if possible or fluff and level the flour when measuring.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week
This recipe yields soft, melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter cookies with a perfect balance of salty and sweet
