Indulge in the sweet, nutty flavor of Dad's favorite peanut butter cookies. These classic cookies are made with simple ingredients and are perfect for any occasion. Enjoy them with a glass of milk or pack them in your lunchbox for a tasty treat. With a short preparation time of just 15 minutes, you'll have warm, freshly-baked cookies in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Using a fork, flatten each cookie by making a crisscross pattern on the top.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
