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Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookies

Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookies that Melt in Your Mouth

These Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookies are a delightful treat that melts in your mouth, perfect for cravings and get-togethers.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 1/2 cup Butter or coconut oil for vegan alternative
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar can substitute with monk fruit sweetener for low-sugar option
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour can use gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • Cookie scoop
  • fork
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter and creamy peanut butter with granulated and brown sugars. Beat until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in one egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix it into the wet ingredients.
  5. Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place on the baking sheet, leaving space between each ball.
  6. Using a fork, gently press down on each cookie ball to create a crisscross pattern.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are slightly soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure your butter is at room temperature and consider refrigerating the dough if it becomes too soft.

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