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Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies evoke memories of my grandmother’s loving embrace combined with the aroma of freshly baked treats.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Avoid natural varieties to prevent unwanted spreading.
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter Make sure it's at room temperature for easy blending.
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Enhances the chewiness of the cookies.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Helps create a delightful crisp texture.
  • 2 large Eggs Using room temperature ensures proper incorporation.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances the overall flavor profile.
  • 1 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour Forms the backbone of the dough.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of creamy peanut butter with 1/2 cup of softened salted butter and beat until smooth.
  3. Gradually add 1/2 cup of light brown sugar and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and mix until fluffy.
  4. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then pour in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and beat for another minute.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Gradually incorporate into the wet ingredients.
  6. Using a cookie scoop, portion out 2-tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced 3 inches apart.
  7. Press down on each dough ball with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
  8. Bake for 12 to 13 minutes until golden brown and slightly soft in the center.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a softer texture, underbake by a minute. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4-5 days.

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