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Peanut Butter Cookies
These classic peanut butter cookies are a nostalgic treat that combines a creamy, nutty richness with a soft, chewy texture. The recipe is straightforward and yields cookies with that signature crisscross fork pattern and golden edges. A staple of American baking, peanut butter cookies became especially popular during the 1930s when peanut butter was promoted as a protein-rich ingredient. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or stored in a cookie tin, these cookies offer a comforting bite of old-fashioned sweetness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 112 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1½ cups flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp baking soda

Instructions
 

Step 1: Cream Wet Ingredients

  • Cream together butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter until smooth.

Step 2: Add Egg

  • Mix in well-beaten egg.

Step 3: Sift Dry Ingredients

  • Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Sift 3 times total.

Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry

  • Gradually add sifted dry ingredients into creamed mixture.

Step 5: Chill Dough

  • Place dough in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.

Step 6: Form Cookies

  • Form dough into small balls. Place on ungreased baking sheet and press flat with a fork in a crisscross pattern.

Step 7: Bake

  • Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.

Tips

  • Chill dough longer for thicker, puffier cookies.
  • Roll dough in granulated sugar before baking for sparkle and crunch.
  • Add chocolate chips or chopped peanuts for extra texture.
  • Substitute crunchy peanut butter for a rustic, nutty bite.
  • For a stronger peanut flavor, add 1 to 2 tablespoons more peanut butter.
  • Press tops with a fork in crisscross pattern for the traditional look.
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon for a warm vintage twist.
  • Drizzle finished cookies with melted chocolate.
  • Make miniature cookies for parties or cookie platters.

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 301mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
Keyword classic recipe, dessert, homemade cookies, old-fashioned baking, peanut butter, sweet treat, vintage cookies
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