Peanut Butter Cookies
Peanut butter cookies are among the classics — chocolate chip, oatmeal and simple sugar. Our favorite family recipe for the best peanut butter cookies only takes a handful of ingredients and easy preparation!
Servings: 28 cookies
Calories: 144kcal
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Hand mixer (or stand mixer)
- Wax Paper
- Sharp knife
- Fork
- Sheet pans
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup butter softened
- ¾ cup white sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sugar for topping
Instructions
- Combine flour, baking soda and baking powder in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Cream butter and peanut butter until smooth. Add both sugars and mix well. Then add eggs and vanilla.
- Mix in dry ingredients.
- Roll dough into 2 long logs about 2 inches thick and about 18 inches long. Wrap them in wax paper. Refrigerate for about 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees before cutting the cookies.
- Unwrap the cookie dough log and cut ¾-inch thick slices with a sharp knife.
- Slice and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Dip a fork in white sugar, then press it into the top of each cookie. Then press it again at a 90-degree angle, creating a cross-hatch pattern.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sugar on each cookie for an added crunch.
- Bake for 10 minutes in a 350-degree oven.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg