Peanut Butter Cookies
Servings: 16 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cups (170 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter room temperature
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar plus an extra ⅓ cup for rolling the cookies
- ½ cup (100 g) dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- ¾ cup (185 g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.1 ⅓ cups (170 g) all-purpose flour, ¾ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Using an electric mixer, beat the butter for 1-2 minutes until light and creamy. Add both sugars and continue mixing until completely combined, about 2-3 minutes.½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar, ½ cup (100 g) dark brown sugar
- Add the egg, and mix until incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.1 large egg
- Add the peanut butter and vanilla, and beat until combined.¾ cup (185 g) creamy peanut butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Use low speed, and incorporate the dry ingredients just until mixed and no flour streaks remain.
- Cover, and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Pour ⅓ cup of granulated sugar into a small bowl. Roll about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough into a ball, then coat it in sugar.
- Place the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, and continue with the remaining dough placing them 2-inches apart. Use a fork to make a criss cross pattern in the dough by pressing down gently on top of each cookie dough ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the tops are lightly browned but still soft. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 cookies. Actual calories will vary.
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Nutrition Facts
Peanut Butter Cookies
Serving Size
2 cookies
Amount per Serving
Calories
216
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
25
mg
8
%
Sodium
146
mg
6
%
Potassium
94
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
24
g
8
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
14
g
16
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
192
IU
4
%
Calcium
17
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
