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Peanut Butter Cookies

Thick and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies You Can't Resist

Indulge in these thick and chewy peanut butter cookies that will transport you back to Disneyland, perfect for sharing and satisfying your sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 54 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Butter softened, unsalted
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter creamy or crunchy
  • 1.25 cups Sugar divided
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure vanilla is best
  • 3 Eggs
  • 4 cups Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Soda check for freshness
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt or omit if using salted butter
For an Extra Boost
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.25 cup Sugar for Rolling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Hand mixer
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Peanut Butter Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter and creamy peanut butter until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gradually add 1 cup of sugar and the packed brown sugar, continuing to cream until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add to the wet ingredients.
  6. Fold in the peanut butter chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Roll the dough into 1½-inch balls and coat in reserved sugar before placing on the baking sheet.
  8. Flatten each cookie ball slightly for even baking.
  9. Bake for 7-9 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Customize with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips. Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.

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