Description
Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies are a timeless treat that brings back warm memories of home and family gatherings. With their delightful combination of crispy edges and soft, chewy centers, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. Whether enjoyed as an after-school snack, served at parties, or paired with your afternoon coffee, they are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. This easy recipe requires just a few simple ingredients, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Experience the nostalgic flavor of classic peanut butter cookies and indulge in the comforting goodness they offer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup salted butter (room temperature)
- 1 ¼ cups light brown sugar (packed)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together the peanut butter and salted butter until smooth.
- Add the light brown sugar and granulated sugar; mix until fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda, then gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough into balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place them on the prepared sheets, spacing them about three inches apart. Press down with a fork to create a cross-hatch pattern.
- Bake for 12-13 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool on the sheet for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg