Best Peanut Butter Cookies
Crave-rich, soft yet crunchy peanut butter cookies with a nutty aroma. Perfect for baking enthusiasts or casual treats. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients.
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Additional granulated sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare an ungreased baking sheet.
- Cream butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture until dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat with granulated sugar.
- Arrange on baking sheet with 2-inch spacing.
- Press each cookie with a fork to create a criss-cross pattern.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use softened butter for smooth mixing
For halal compliance, ensure butter is from non-porcine sources
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Cookies stay tender if cooled completely before stacking
For halal compliance, ensure butter is from non-porcine sources
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Cookies stay tender if cooled completely before stacking