Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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103 | Calories |
6g | Fat |
11g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 48 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 103 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 6g | 8% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 12% |
Cholesterol 26mg | 9% |
Sodium 133mg | 6% |
Total Carbohydrate 11g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
Protein 2g | |
Calcium 21mg | 2% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
These classic peanut butter cookies are always a hit! The cookies are made with butter, brown sugar, and smooth or chunky peanut butter.
You might also like to try this recipe for peanut butter refrigerated cookies.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (9 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup peanut butter (chunky or smooth)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar (firmly packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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In a bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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Beat together the butter, peanut butter, and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Gradually beat in the flour mixture.
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Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, or about 2 to 4 hours.
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Take tablespoonfuls of dough and roll into balls with hands. Place about 3 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
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Using a dinner fork dipped in flour, lightly press cookies, flattening and forming a criss-cross pattern on each cookie.
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Bake at 375 F until golden brown, or about 10 to 12 minutes.
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Cool on baking sheets for a minute then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
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Recipe Variations
- Fold in about 1/2 cup of chopped peanuts to the batter just before baking.
- For a salty and sweet twist, try potato chip cookies.
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