Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch and rich flavor of these Crisp Peanut Butter Cookies. A perfect blend of creamy peanut butter and a touch of sweetness, these cookies are easy to whip up and are sure to please everyone at your next gathering or as an everyday snack. With a crispy exterior and a soft center, they offer the ideal cookie experience. Enjoy them solo, with milk, or even as decadent ice cream sandwiches for a special treat. This versatile recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels, making it an essential addition to your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (226g), softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar (150g)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (250g)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (375g)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter and both sugars until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and peanut butter; mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 3 hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll dough into balls, coat in granulated sugar, place on sheets, and create criss-cross patterns with a fork.
- Bake for 12–13 minutes until edges are lightly browned; cool on wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (27g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg