Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

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Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 04, 2024

Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of peanut butter with these ultimate peanut butter cookies. They are perfectly soft, chewy, and loaded with peanut butter goodness in every bite. These cookies are sure to be a hit with peanut butter lovers of all ages.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
  5. Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
  6. Flatten each cookie slightly with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are set and lightly golden brown.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

  • Peanut butter is a good source of protein and healthy fats.
  • The crisscross pattern on peanut butter cookies is a classic trademark and helps flatten the dough for even baking.