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Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

Soft Peanut Butter Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth!

These Soft Peanut Butter Cookies are quick, easy, and sure to melt in your mouth with their delightful texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour can be swapped with gluten-free 1:1 flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda acts as a leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder enhances puffiness
  • ½ teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened but cool
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar infuses moisture and flavor
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter the star of the show
  • 1 large egg binds ingredients together
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowls
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
  6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on baking sheets.
  7. Create a criss-cross pattern on each dough ball with a fork.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
  9. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Softened but cool butter is essential for the perfect texture. Avoid overmixing to maintain softness. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

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