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Servings: 12
Calories: 261kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180ºC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract, stirring until combined, then blend in the peanut butter until smooth.½ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ cup crunchy peanut butter
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until the dough comes together.1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Scoop the dough with an ice cream scoop or tablespoon and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each dough ball lightly with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges start to brown. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy your cookies!
Notes
- Room Temperature Butter: Using softened butter is key for a smooth and even cookie dough texture.
- Creaming Time: Cream the butter and sugars for a full 5 minutes; this adds air to the dough, making the cookies softer.
- Crunchy vs. Smooth: Crunchy peanut butter adds an extra bit of texture and a slight crunch in each bite, while smooth peanut butter creates a more consistent, creamy cookie. Both are great; just choose depending on the texture you want!
- Don’t Overmix: Once you add the flour, mix just until combined to keep the cookies tender.
- Fork Pattern Tip: Pressing a fork down in a crisscross pattern isn’t just for looks—it actually flattens the cookie so it bakes more evenly. Without this step, the cookies might puff up too much in the middle and not bake evenly throughout.
- Watch the Baking Time: Start checking at 9 minutes; they’re ready when the edges are golden brown, but the centers are still soft.
Nutrition
Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 256IU | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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