Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

These classic peanut butter cookies are a favorite in many American households. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they are soft, chewy, and packed with peanut butter flavor. This easy recipe requires only a few steps and can be enjoyed by everyone.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (220g) packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (260g) creamy peanut butter
• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and creamy peanut butter.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
6. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may appear slightly undercooked but will firm up as they cool.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, the cookies are ready to be enjoyed!

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