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Peanut Butter Cookie Dream

Peanut Butter Cookie Dream: Soft, Chewy Bliss Awaits

Indulge in the Peanut Butter Cookie Dream, a nostalgic treat that offers soft, chewy bliss in every bite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Can be substituted with crunchy peanut butter.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Make sure it's softened.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark brown sugar works.
  • 1 Large Egg At room temperature.
  • 1 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be swapped with gluten-free flour.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Omit if using salted butter.
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used for variation.
Optional Mix-Ins
  • Chocolate Chips Try adding white chocolate or butterscotch chips.
  • Chopped Nuts Chopped peanuts make a great addition.
  • Cinnamon A pinch can elevate the flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Blend until smooth.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto the baking sheet with 2 inches of space between each cookie.
  6. Press a fork down on each cookie to create a crisscross pattern.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened and do not overmix to maintain a chewy texture.

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