Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
125kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1.5 cups brown sugar packed
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
Method
- Beat the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and crunchy peanut butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the eggs until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until the dough is just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Dip a fork lightly in flour and press a cross-hatch pattern into each cookie to flatten slightly.
- Bake the cookies for 7–10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories125kcalCarbohydrates13gProtein2.2gFat6.6gSaturated Fat3.2gCholesterol18mgSodium120mgPotassium70mgFiber0.6gSugar9gVitamin A150IUCalcium20mgIron0.6mg
Notes
Chilling the dough helps prevent excessive spreading. For softer cookies, bake toward the lower end of the time range.