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Soft Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

Soft Classic Peanut Butter Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Soft Classic Peanut Butter Cookies are a delicious treat that melts in your mouth, made with simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Creamy peanut butter Or use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Coconut sugar can be used as a less sweet substitution.
  • 1 large Egg No substitute recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Use pure vanilla extract for best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Essential for leavening.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt A pinch of sea salt enhances flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Cookie scoop

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 the creamy peanut butter with granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, stirring until well incorporated.
  4. Sprinkle in the baking soda and salt, folding them into the mixture until combined.
  5. Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  6. Press down on each dough ball with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set, and centers are soft.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

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