Satisfy your sweet tooth with these irresistible Peanut Butter Cookies! 🥜🍪 Chef John’s recipe is a tried-and-true favorite, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture and mix until dough comes together.
- Roll dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Use a fork to flatten each ball and create a crisscross pattern on top.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies are golden brown around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes | Kcal: 120 kcal | Servings: 24 cookies